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  • Adaptation.

    ★★★½

  • West Side Story

    ★★★½

  • The Boys in the Band

    ★★★

  • Passing

    ★★★★

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  • Adaptation.

    Adaptation.

    ★★★½

    Well. um. yeah???

  • West Side Story

    West Side Story

    ★★★½

    Unmatched beauty and aesthetic with astounding and sincere performances that supported an important story, however, there are some questions I am left with in the overall production in the piece. Every shot was filled with precision and specificity down to the inch which drove the performances with purpose and message. The wardrobe was handled with an insane amount of impetus which was naturally and efficiently translated throughout the piece and made a clear distinction of storytelling. I felt the musical…

  • The Boys in the Band

    The Boys in the Band

    ★★★

    Stories of truth, honesty, and self-realization that represent what it means to be an adult gay man today. I thoroughly enjoyed the work and truly felt the representation it was aiming for. The direction and film themselves were beautiful and truly served the main message and plot for the whole piece. It felt a little rushed at times as far as the stories they were trying to include, however, it was necessary to serve its purpose.

  • Passing

    Passing

    ★★★★

    An Incredibly beautiful film with an incredibly important and well told story. The attention and care that this masterpiece was given is astounding and a must experience. Every choice was justified, poetic, and poignant all while truly serving the main message. From the beginning, there was clear intention and reverence for the story that needed to be told. There is so much to write about this work but it would only do justice to see it yourself. 

    This work is filled with meaning and purpose and each theme was dealt with the upmost care. I am thankful to have experienced this artistry and vital statement.