Athlete A: Documentary Review

I'm angry and you should be too

I don’t watch a lot of documentaries because often it results in me being really pissed off and feeling like there’s nothing I can do. Athlete A grabbed my attention though, maybe it was the simplicity and artfulness of the poster, maybe it was because of the high profile names involved, or maybe it was because Larry Nassar’s in prison so I knew going in there was a sense of justice being served. Unsurprisingly, I was angry throughout the film, but that’s also pretty much the point.		2020 Directed by: Bonnie Cohen, Jon Shenk Starring: Maggie Nichols, Jennifer Sey Available on: Netflix
Photo credit: Melissa J. Perenson for AP / Netflix

Hamilton: Movie Review

A work of art.

Hamilton is finally available for the masses. And even though it is just a taping of a stage musical, it doesn’t feel like an event that I missed out on (but of course it was; the last four or so years of pop culture discussion made sure of that, but not any more). This is a cinematic wonder where we have the best seats in the house for, especially since the multi-camera taping allowed for multiple angles which we wouldn’t get otherwise.		2020 Directed by: Thomas Kail Screenplay by: Lin-Manuel Miranda Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr.

Straight Up: Movie Review

Thoughtful, tender and absolutely hilarious examination of love and sexuality.

Straight Up is the romantic comedy that every gay, bi, pan, straight or questioning person has been waiting for. It has a very minimalistic atmosphere that can make it hard to get into, but the dialogue very quickly makes up for that. This is such a brilliantly funny and brilliantly creative take on the typical romantic comedy, that I’m certain I can’t write a review worthy of its screenplay, but I’m going to try anyways.		2019 Directed by: James Sweeney Screenplay by: James Sweeney Starring: James Sweeney, Katie Findlay