The Handmaid’s Tale this week finally takes a turn towards the showdown we’ve all been waiting for, with June (Elizabeth Moss) in Canada telling her story to bring down the Waterfords. June has struggled with being oppressed by her “superiors,”…
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ 4×05 Review: “Chicago” gives way to sisterly bonds
Having made their journey to Chicago in last week’s episode, “Chicago,” the fifth episode of The Handmaid’s Tale season 4, starts with June (Elisabeth Moss) reminiscing on past romantic and intimate moments with her husband. The sound of bombs, as…
‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ review: Not even Andra Day can save this biopic from being flat
There’s probably a brilliant movie hiding somewhere in The United States vs. Billie Holiday, a new biopic on Hulu that dives into the tragic, tumultuous life of the legendary Billie Holiday, whose iconic vocal expression was (literally) instrumental in defining…
‘Run’ review: Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen can’t save this routine thriller
Why does society have such a fascination with bad moms? Sure, the image of a wholesome, caring matriarch with an apple pie out of the oven and a hug for every problem is very tired. But have we gotten so…
‘Happiest Season’ review: A heartwarming LGBTQ romcom for straight people
Packed to the brim with wall-to-wall jokes and witty one-liners, a heartfelt premise and performances bursting with chemistry, the Clea Duvall directed Happiest Season is a welcome addition to the feel-good holiday, rom-com genre. A 90-minute escape, Happiest Season transports us into a…
Interview: Ana Ortiz Talks About the Importance of Love, Victor
We at the Young Folks had the pleasure of speaking with Ana Oritz about her role in Hulu’s new series, Love, Victor. Coming off of the success of the 2018 film Love, Simon, the show is set in the same…
Big Time Adolescence Review: A well-crafted coming of age film
Adolescent idolization is something we’ve all been through. When I was a kid, 14-year-olds were the “cool kids” I looked up to. That was the age where, in my naive and youthful mind, everything came together: maturity, growth, and a…