Puffin Rock and the New Friends: NYICFF Film Review
Puffin Rock and the New Friends, a feature length continuation of the Irish children’s show, is a gorgeously animated story that captures the fears and hopes of childhood.
Damsel Film Review: Familiar yet Alluring
Damsel’s twists on common fairytale tropes are nothing new, but the film is elevated by Millie Bobby Brown’s performance and a basic yet solid script.
Elaha Film Review: Poignantly Powerful
Milena Aboyan’s Elaha is a drama that poignantly and powerfully explores a young woman’s self-discovery under the weight of cultural tradition.
One Percent Warrior Review: Meta Action Film
In meta action film One Percent Warrior, choreographed by the legendary Kensuke Sonomura, Tak Sakaguchi is an action star making a movie that lets him test skills for real.
Invincible: Season 2 Part 2 Review
With season 2 part 2, Invincible continues to be the best superhero story out there, delivering four more gut-wrenching and exhilarating episodes.
Milk Teeth: Glasgow Film Review
Sophia Bösch’s Milk Teeth is an intriguing, atmospheric and eerie tale of ostracisation and superstition that looks and sounds fantastic.
Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds: NYICFF Film Review
Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds is a charmingly psychedelic animation for all ages that follows two young sisters who fall into a fantastical storybook.
I Don’t Know Who You Are Review: Poignant HIV Drama
M.H. Murray’s astonishing debut, I Don’t Know Who You Are, is a poignant drama that showcases the importance of resilience, resonance and emotional storytelling.
Iwájú (Disney+) Review: Afrofuturistic Animation
Funny, tense, and incredibly well-paced, Iwájú takes us on a journey to futuristic Lagos with each episode of the Disney+ miniseries.
Defoe Review: Humanizing the Football Hero
The Jermain Defoe documentary serves as a much-needed reminder that footballers, despite being put on a pedestal at clubs like Tottenham and West Ham, are human beings before all else.
