Tag: Review
1994 In Film: Forrest Gump
It seems unpopular now to lay praise on Forrest Gump. It’s old fashioned, sentimental, politically confused at times, and overall unremarkable when compared to other…
1994 in Film: Pom Poko
Where generally when it comes to Studio Ghibli and anime film in general, the majority of the attention goes towards the works of Hayao Miyazaki….
Film Review: Jack & Yaya (2019)
For too many LGBTQ+ people growing up, there is a grim reality of them being met with rejection and even hatred from their straight, cisgendered…
Film Review: Da 5 Bloods (2020)
There are a series of directors that carry such a weight to their filmography, that every time they release a project it becomes a major…
Back Shelf Cinema: Thérèse (1986)
Our faithful, endearing protagonist, is Thérèse Martin. Or Thérèse de Lisieux. Or even The Little Flower of Jesus. And being titled, Thérèse, the film aims…
Short Film Review: Faulty Roots (2020)
For anyone who is living with depression, arguably the only thing worse than coping with mental illness is the lack of understanding from anyone who…
Film Review: The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
Recalling, and unable to shake off, the tragic events in Alton, Texas in 1989, when 21 children died in a bus accident, Russell Banks wrote…
Film Review: Becky (2020)
Not exactly based on the Kevin McCallister Home Invasion Chronicles of the 1990s, this year’s Becky might appear to take leaves from that book, but…
Film Review: Shirley (2020)
One of the most exciting parts of finding a new and unique voice in cinema who creates a truly standout cinematic experience, is seeing what…
Film Review: The Dinner Party (2020)
The Dinner Party is neither an acquired taste nor a thirst-quencher for those getting goosebumps over the prospect of a gratuitous dining experience among the…
Film Review: The Departure (2020)
Every year, countless directors make their directorial debuts offering new voices and perspectives, which have the power to leave a surprising impact on audiences with…
Festival de Cannes Review: The Tree of Life (2011)
It is impossible for me to keep from bringing a spiritual mindset to the movie watching experience. I echo Roger Ebert in seeing films as…
Festival de Cannes: Mon Oncle d’Amerique (1980)
In 1977 Alain Resnais released his first film in English called Providence. One of the objectives of that film was to conquer the Anglo-Saxon market….
Festival de Cannes Review: BPM (Beats per Minute) (2017)
The AIDS crisis remains one of the most horrific times for the LGBTQ+ community, leaving an entire generation scarred with death and loss. Robin Campillo‘s…
