Rennie

Okay, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect going into this movie—I figured it would be kind of funny and weird, maybe some cosplay jokes and people pretending to be knights and queens and stuff. And yes, it definitely has all of that (codpieces and all), but it ended up being way more heartfelt and real than I thought it would be. It follows a group of people who come back year after year to this small town Renaissance Festival, and at first it just seems like they're escaping reality. But as the movie goes on, you realize they’re actually finding themselves. Like, really finding themselves. There’s a lot of humor (some of it super goofy), but also a lot of sweet and emotional moments—people dealing with identity, love, community, and just trying to be accepted for who they are. The cast is awesome—Chioma Anyanwu and Vanessa Davis stood out for me, but honestly everyone felt super believable, like they were real people you'd meet at a fair. It’s also very LGBTQ-friendly, which I loved. There are a few scenes that kind of drag a little, but overall, it’s the kind of movie that makes you feel good without being cheesy.