Skip to main content

Dome Pondering Movie Review: Little Boxes (2016)


What is it about?

An interracial family deals with the effects of leaving New York City and moving to a Washington state suburb. 

Who is in it? 

Melanie Lynskey - Gina

Nelsan Ellis - Mack

Armani Jackson - Clark

Favorite Scene: After much of their problems come to a head, Gina and Mack have a serious discussion on the root of what is bothering them in their new and challenging environment. 

Favorite Quote:

"I'm tired of being the pale third wheel to the both of you" 

Review:

Little Boxes is a whole lot of complication. Really, the movie is OK - it really is. It's very slow moving, with a low arcing storyline with a message that may not resonate with everyone, especially if you cannot relate. Or, there might be some truths (specifically about suburb life) that may welcoming for some. 

Regardless, if by some chance you are within that circle that can relate, or you enjoy social justice and the diversity spectrum,  Little Boxes presents a very thought provoking discussion on the challenges of interracial families, and living in sections of America still wrapped up in white privilege. 

Depending on where you within these circles, this movie may be for you. 

Overall, it's a decent film. Nothing crazy, but surely an interesting watch. 

Grade: 2.5/5
Labels:

Recently Read

Would You Rather: Questions 121-130

This edition of "Would You Rather" is credited to the NBA Would You Rather NBA Account on Instagram ( See Here ). Adding to the fun, this edition (and possibly future ones) are all NBA basketball questions.  121. Who would you rather have on your favorite NBA team - Giannis Antetokounpo or James Harden?  Seeing how I'm a lifelong suffering Knicks fan, the thought of any of these guys in blue and orange is hard to believe. With that said, I'm taking the Greek Freak for this reason - I enjoy watching him play a bit more. Nothing against Harden who is amazing as well, but at times, the ball sticks and that isn't always fun. Plus, I feel like we haven't yet seen a finished Giannis. 122. Would you rather have Giannis Antetokounpo with no driving ability or James Harden with no Three-Point shooting ability?  This is definitely a weird and unique one, but I'll take Harden. Giannis without his strength doesn't offer much. However, if Harden's d...
Read more

The Pondering 10 - Yankees All-Decade Team for 2010s

I thought I would stay away from the "all-decade" shenanigans, but I got suckered in after all. Around here, end of year rankings, reviews, and reflections rule, so why not compose a list that embodies it all? And why not put together a list around my beloved Yankees? Especially in a decade in which they DID NOT win the World Series. Gasp! With all of that said, please see below not only my list of the Yankees All-Decade Team (because everyone can filter by position), but also by importance and contribution throughout the decade.
Read more

TNA Lockdown 2026 Review: "Sign me up for more Order 4 drama"

Lockdown turned into a really fun show for me. And that always was the case when the event was a normal thing. It's had its historic clunkiness (electric cage match anyone?), but that's pro wrestling, baby! But seriously, Lockdown didn't feel like much until the last few weeks. Maybe it was the creative change, but the show came about with a strong undercard over several weeks carried (in my opinion) by Mustafa Ali vs. Jason Hotch and Cedric Alexander vs. Leon Slater. The main event felt more so on name value than storyline, but that didn't carry too much through the night.  For me, the main event of this was always Mustafa Ali vs. Jason Hotch, and that did not disappoint.   --- Random Tidbits Lots of "cage" talk going into this one, and quite honestly, it was warranted. TNA went years - YEARS! - without a cage match, likely for budgeting and logistical reasons. We saw a really rough-looking cage before TNA gave us an updated version that also served as a nod ...
Read more