Stories that challenge the status quo, highlighting inequality, activism, and lived experiences. Genres vary, but the message cuts through. Sometimes literally or virtually.
Jackpot review: Paul Feig’s dystopian action-comedy starring John Cena and Awkwafina turns a government murder lottery into absurdist entertainment. Amazon Prime’s delivers social satire with spectacular violence and laughs.
“The Rule of Jenny Pen” is an unsettling psychological horror featuring Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow. In a New Zealand nursing home, a former judge must stop a twisted resident who uses a puppet to terrorize patients. Based on Owen Marshall’s short story, the film explores aging, justice, and institutional neglect with grimy cinematography and dread.
Finding Nicole transforms true crime into testimonial cinema with Kaiti Wallen’s committed performance as a domestic violence survivor fighting systemic abuse. Based on Nicole Beverly’s real story, this indie drama utilizes non-linear storytelling to explore trauma’s lasting impact while exposing how legal systems fail survivors. Sean Whalen delivers a chilling portrayal of textbook abuser psychology, while the film refuses to sanitize violence for comfortable consumption. Despite technical limitations, an authentic approach to survivor experiences makes this essential viewing for understanding domestic violence cases. Mother of Movies reviews this unflinching examination of systemic failures and survivor resilience
The Moogai review: Jon Bell’s Indigenous Australian horror film attempts to blend post-partum anxiety with colonial trauma through supernatural scares. While the creature design works and cultural themes matter, the execution feels disconnected from its own ambitious goals. Our spoiler-free review examines how this 2024 horror film handles generational trauma, family dynamics, and the challenge of making accessible cultural horror that doesn’t sacrifice authenticity for mainstream appeal.
“WHAT YOU WISH FOR” is a noir culinary thriller that would like you to dial into whether the grass is always greener on the other side. Directed by Nicholas Tomnay (The Perfect Host), the title stars Nick Stahl (What Josiah Saw) and is the perfect film to settle in with if you need a darkly…
Harri arrives at his parent’s home to house-sit as the city reels in shock after a recent terrorist attack. Why has Harri been Accused?
