Tag: inclusive film

  • Fifteen 2021 Releases You May Have Missed But Should Not

    Fifteen 2021 Releases You May Have Missed But Should Not

    Keep scrolling to find names that should become part of your watchlist!

  • Avatar: Still a Groundbreaker in CGI, but Not in Story

    Avatar: Still a Groundbreaker in CGI, but Not in Story

    I suppose you could argue that the story wasn’t what Director James Cameron was aiming for, it was the visuals. The spectacle of it all was the point, and it certainly shows.

  • I Felt so Disconnected from ‘Last Night in Soho’

    I Felt so Disconnected from ‘Last Night in Soho’

    We’ve always known that Edgar Wright is a mixologist when it comes to blending sound, light, colour, and texture. This is especially true in the first act of the film. In fact, all of my positive feedback is directed exclusively at the first act of this film.

  • ‘Vacation Friends’ is Funny yet Forgettable

    ‘Vacation Friends’ is Funny yet Forgettable

    In a film where a Black couple is framed to be the lead characters, they still managed to get shuffled off to the sidelines. The enthusiastic cast delivers well on goofy bits- but can only go so far before they begin to fall flat.

  • “Bliss” is Magnetic Despite its Flaws

    “Bliss” is Magnetic Despite its Flaws

    Bliss describes itself as “a mind-bending love story”, and it delivers. Greg (Owen Wilson) begins his journey as a very average, workaday introvert whose serendipitous misfortune leads him to Isabel (Salma Hayek). As her nomadic, rebellious spirit draws him into her “off the grid” lifestyle,  she possesses and shares with him an unusual set of…

  • ‘Hysterical’ is an Absolute Must-See of 2021

    ‘Hysterical’ is an Absolute Must-See of 2021

    In recent weeks, I’ve been on a quest to delve into the disparities in representation within the stand-up comedy community. With no shortage of stand-up specials constantly being released across every platform, it seems only fitting to dig deeper into a behind-the-scenes look at how certain advantages and disadvantages take their toll on diverse joke-telling.…

  • I Wish ‘Women Aren’t Funny’ was More Funny

    I Wish ‘Women Aren’t Funny’ was More Funny

    Here at the Incluvie newsrooms, we dedicate ourselves to the call to action surrounding diversity in film and T.V. While continuously adopting that critical lens as I watch both, I notice that I consider another favourite media-pastime of mine, stand up comedy, as a free pass: I don’t need to wear my Incluvie hat as…