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Surreal Cinema: 3 Films You Missed This April
12 Apr
Summary
- Kind of Kindness features surreal triptych stories with stellar cast performances.
- Please Baby Please is a campy, gender-bending drama with unique visuals.
- The Sweet East offers a spirited satire on the American Dream's kaleidoscope.
This April, streaming platforms host three remarkable films that have flown under the radar, offering a refreshing alternative to mainstream cinema. These selections provide unique narratives and distinct visual styles for discerning viewers.
Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Kind of Kindness' is a biting, misanthropic triptych of surreal stories. Despite being overshadowed by other releases, it boasts multiple great performances from Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe, exploring the fine line between kindness and cruelty.
'Please Baby Please' transports viewers to a stylized 1950s Lower Manhattan. This campy, gender-bending drama, led by Andrea Riseborough, delves into sexual identities and societal norms with maximalist production design and fantastical elements.
'The Sweet East' follows a teenager on a road trip across New England, encountering various subcultures and reflecting on the American Dream. Directed by Sean Price Williams, this film is a spirited satire that stylistically nods to 1970s American cinema, offering a peculiar and self-discovery-focused journey.
