Monica sets itself apart in a couple of ways. It stars Trace Lysette in a rare leading role for a transgender actor. I watched the film precisely because I wanted to support a film that centered around a trans character. Monica also differs because of its artistic choices and look.
Class of ’07 involves a 10 year reunion at an all girls school during a time of worldwide climate disaster that threatened their survival. None of the women, now about 28 years old, was able to act like a grown-up long enough to do anything useful about their situation.
God Help the Girl is in theaters this week. It has music! It should make you happy! The film stars Emily Browning and Olly Alexander. The British musical drama was written and directed by Stuart Murdoch of the band Belle and Sebastian. The film got mixed reviews after Sundance, but if you love anything with music guaranteed to make you …
