A Second Life Review: Dare to Be Open
Laurent Slama’s energizing film, A Second Life, beautifully portrays the way connection can expand how you see the world, if you dare let it.
Westhampton Review: Making Honest Amends
Finn Wittrock shines in Christian Nilsson’s debut feature, Westhampton, as a filmmaker wracked with guilt over his regrettable past.
In the Fire of War Review: History Comes Alive
In the Fire of War (Ka Whawhai Tonu) captures the struggle for Maori identity by forming an intimate link to the event it adapts.
Twinless Film Review: Grieving for Two
With Twinless, James Sweeney emerges as a singular talent capable of bending genre and tone to serve a quirky tale of grief and friendship.
Lollipop Review: Hard Roads & Tender Hearts
Lollipop is a gritty drama about two women fighting for hope, family, and survival within a broken social care system.
Why We Dream Review: Why We Dare Return
Why We Dream, Meredith Danluck’s new WWII documentary, brings veterans back to the beaches of Normandy to reflect on the events of D-Day.
Materialists Film Review: Perfectly imperfect
Materialists reminds us that, when looking for a partner, we shouldn’t base our criteria on a rigid set of preconceived, restrictive preferences.
Rosemead Review: Mother’s Merciful Wrath
Eric Lin’s latest film, Rosemead, centers around a terminally ill mother facing the most morally complex question of her life.
The Scout Review: What Do You Really Want?
Paula Andrea González-Nasser’s The Scout effortlessly captures the moments of quiet contemplation that arise when trying to figure out one’s path.
Best Wishes to All Review: Cruel Awakening
Best Wishes to All is a fantastic horror movie that radiates evil, as it reveals a world in which happiness is limited and any goodwill is punished.