Clean Slate (2025) is Laverne Cox at her finest, and it’s ultimately the Southern trans story we need right now.
Author: Kate Sánchez
Kate Sánchez
Kate Sánchez is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of But Why Tho? A Geek Community. There, she coordinates film, television, anime, and manga coverage. Kate is also a freelance journalist writing features on video games, anime, and film. Her focus as a critic is championing animation and international films and television series for inclusion in awards cycles. Find her on Bluesky @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social
A24 and Netflix’s Mo Season 2 is about family, triumph, and understanding that through all the pain, we can keep going.
This narrative complexity has been a feature of the other seasons but Invincible Season 3 pulls it off expertly.
Bunnylovr is a strong showing of tenderness and understanding that highlights Katarina Zhu’s ability to paint an immersive portrait.
Writer-director Rashad Frett’s feature debut, Ricky (2025), is necessary viewing, and a prime example of compassionate storytelling.
Plainclothes (2025) is an emotionally dense watch as Lucas comes into his truth, but his guilt weighs heavy.
When The Stars Gossip Episode 10 is just frustrating. Despite Lee Min-ho and Kong Hyo-jin keeping viewers engaged, the ending can’t come soon enough.
Netflix’s When The Stars Gossip Episode 9 isn’t anywhere close to a series high, it’s honestly an unfocused look at romance.