Film Reviews
Student Board Blog: Jane Schoenbrun, ‘I Saw the TV Glow’
Written by Harper Halloquist ‘24-‘25 Student Board Member Media with transgender and gender nonconforming representation over the years has been limited, with films such as Tom Boy in 2011 and Boys don’t cry from 1999. However, there has been a recent increase in both queer and trans-inclusivity throughout the film industry, especially towards the release of trans allegory, I Saw the TV Glow. I Saw the TV Glow (2024), is about two teenagers who connect over their love for horror, allowing them to feel connected with their identity, however their view on their own reality begins to crack. This film [...]
Student Board Blog: Mindy Kaling, Never Have I Ever
Written by Amara Kapur ‘23-‘24 Student Board Member Never Have I Ever is a series on Netflix about a young Indian American girl, who is trying to balance her culture, school life, friends, and many high school related problems while also dealing with the death of her dad. The show first came out in 2020, and since then has gained a lot of attraction. Vera Mindy Chockalingam, known professionally as Mindy Kaling, is a comedian, screenwriter, actress, and producer. The first show she gained recognition for was her role in the show The Office as Kelly Kapoor. Since then, she [...]
“Our Flag Means Death” Review by Reel Stories Intern Grace Kelly!
With Pride Month right around the corner in June, there have been many queer-positive shows appearing in streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, etc, but one show that I and my queer friends have fallen in love with is called "Our Flag Means Death". Still from "Our Flag Means Death" showing protagonists Blackbeard (left) and Stede Bonnet (right) sharing tea. The show is a period drama that depicts the story of a wealthy aristocrat who has always been bullied for his soft nature leaving his family to set off to become a pirate. It is a light-hearted, comedic show [...]
Review of “What I Should Have Said” by Jamie Donohoe
By Grace Kelly, Reel Stories Intern and Reel Stories Student Board Member Recently, I had the pleasure of watching a film that was written and directed by my English teacher, Jamie Donohoe. Still from "What I Should Have Said" short film “What I Should Have Said” starts off by depicting a father and three kids at a dinner table. Donohoe said that the dinner table is the one time where everybody is together and that, for him, it was a time where he received good and bad news with his family and so for everyone to lie and say they [...]
“Subira” Film Review
I recently had the honor to watch the film “Subira” and was blown away by how beautiful the shots were that introduced the film. The storyline and plot didn’t fail to impress me either. It is an incredible story of a young woman overcoming outside judgement and pressure to be a certain way. The main character lives in Kenya in a culture that has strict expectations and traditions of what women should do and how they should act. It is an incredible film of how a woman, Subira, overcomes those stereotypes and restraints. It was overall very inspiring and motivating. [...]
