East of Wall Review: Western Meets Cinéma Vérité
Kate Beecroft’s empathetic film East of Wall defies genre while effortlessly depicting the universal ways we cope with loss.
Solomamma Review: The Name of the Father
Sperm donation and its consequences are the thematic and emotional core of Janicke Askevold’s comedy-drama Solomamma.
Celtic Utopia Review: Ireland’s Past & Present
Celtic Utopia (Útóipe Cheilteach) is a remarkable film that portrays the folk music scene of Ireland and its relationship to its history.
Children of Men Review: A Storytelling Miracle
Children of Men is a terrifying, exhilarating, and sickening portrait of the darkest corners of humanity, but one that inspires hope all the same.
Y Tu Mamá También Review: A Great Sexperience
Alfonso Cuarón’s Y Tu Mamá También is an extraordinarily compelling road trip centred on two sex-crazed teenagers in 90s Mexico.
The Regulars Review: A Day at the Prince Charles
Set at the Prince Charles Cinema and featuring its staff, The Regulars is a very enjoyable workplace comedy drama that is a perfect tribute to the iconic cinema.
Silent Light Locarno Review: Bright But Dark
Silent Light forces its audience to stare straight into the heart of grief, utilizing breathtaking cinematography and a sleepy yet captivating atmosphere.
Sketch Movie Review: Drawpocalypse Now
Seth Worley’s Sketch turns grief into crayon-born chaos in a heartfelt monster adventure full of color, emotion, and ’80s-style fun.
Freakier Friday: The Feel-Good Sequel of the Summer
With the exact right blend of nostalgia and heart, Freakier Friday is the rare sequel that improves its predecessor, and the feel-good reunion we needed.
Great Expectations (1998): Film Review
Alfonso Cuarón’s Great Expectations (1998), with Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow, is a lush, underrated adaptation worth rediscovering.