As the season changes yet again, on this day, the first day of summer I feel that it is only appropriate to talk about a few movies on the horizon I am excited about. When it is 90+ degrees outside what is the best way to stay cool but in a dark air conditioned room filled with strangers.
The first on my list is Pariah- http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/pariah/
This is about a young african-american woman struggling with her family and society as she tries to hide the fact that she is a lesbian. This is definitely a topic not talked much about in the black community. The trailer shows dramatic scenes of the inner turmoil Alike (pronounced Ah-lee-kay)must face as she leaves her house dressed like a "perfect little girl" in her mothers eyes, and changes into baggy jeans, a jersey and a fitted cap while at school. I am interested to see how this movie plays out because it skews the lines of gender roles for a typical inner-city african-american family.
Second up is Beats Rhymes and Life- http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony/beatsrhymesandlife/
A documentary about A Tribe Called Quest. Alas, I have to admit I did not grow up with them on my Walkman. I was not flipping to Side B when Side A ran out for Q-Tip and company. I spent my days of youth outside getting into trouble (yes although I was shy I was a bit of the dare-devil in the I-don't-really-care-what-right-or-wrong-is kind of way) or inside playing Mario Kart. Even though I was born with rhythm I didn't grow up listening to music all that much. Nonetheless I am excited to learn more about what I missed out on.
Third is a throw back to my unconventional youth- Trigun: Badlands Rumble http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/trigunbadlandsrumble/
Yes, this is an anime (there goes half my audience) but this series was part of a generation of anime that knew how to tell a story. With a short length of 26 episodes Trigun takes you on a cyber-punk meets old western mystery with a dash of romance journey full of artfully crafted animation, off the wall action, and a soundtrack that is equally as colorful and diverse as it's cast of characters. Hopefully this movie will be able to bring all the characters back to life for one last adventure that is reminiscent of the good ole' days regardless that the voices are dubbed in English.
That about sums up my movie list for now. I could talk about the more mainstream films like Harry Potter or Transformers but you've all seen the endless commercials and subway ads. I decided to bring something to the table not everyone would be familiar with. Who know, maybe this will be a regular thing and when I actually see the movie I will give it a complete review. For now I hope these movies will live up to the trailers.
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