Through the comedic lens of Renee Bennett's experience (portrayed by Amy Schumer), "I Feel Pretty" offers a sharp satire on self-image, confidence, and the often unrealistic standards of beauty prevalent…
Blending the brilliance of scientific discovery with the intimate realities of human connection, the 2014 film The Theory of Everything (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) transcends the typical biopic format. While…
Nightcrawler plunges into the grim reality of chasing shocking footage for television, following Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) as he films violent crime scenes. In his pursuit, the film chillingly uncovers…
Julian Barnes’s Booker Prize-winning novel, The Sense of an Ending, offers an elegant and psychologically rich exploration of the resurfacing past of sixty-something Tony Webster. As Tony reflects on his…
"Parasite," the South Korean film by Bong Joon-ho, offers a powerful lens to examine deep social inequalities and class conflicts in our world. Viewers are immediately drawn into the lives…
What if the ghost of your past walked right up to you? For Laurel Mack, the past returns in the form of Poppy, a stranger's daughter who eerily resembles her…
This Close to Happy: A Reckoning with Depression by Daphne Merkin is more than just a memoir—it is a strikingly honest exploration of life with depression. Merkin candidly shares her…
Jim Jarmusch's 2016 film "Paterson" offers a thoughtful exploration of the subtle beauty in everyday life. We follow Paterson (Adam Driver), a bus driver and poet living in Paterson, New…
From the very first page, The Silent Patient is intensely gripping. Alicia Berenson, a renowned painter, has shot her husband five times and then fallen silent, refusing to speak a…
Clint Eastwood's 2014 film, "American Sniper," based on Chris Kyle's autobiography, delves into the heavy psychological cost of war. With a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie, featuring Bradley…