Category: Reviews

SXSW 2024: SASQUATCH SUNSET Is Both Mesmerizing and Moving

If someone were to tell me that I would adore a faux documentary about a family of Sasquatch, I would think that person was either lying or trying to trick me. When I first read the synopsis of this movie on the SXSW website, as I was planning my schedule, I initially dismissed it. However,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: SASQUATCH SUNSET Is Both Mesmerizing and Moving

CIVIL WAR Displays Exceptional Filmmaking, But Its Story Lacks Bite

Alex Garland’s Civil War is a technical marvel, a testament to the art of filmmaking. It plunges the audience into the chaotic depths of war, a feat achieved through masterful cinematography, impeccable editing, breathtaking effects, and immersive sound design. However, the script leaves something to be desired. Garland’s story feels underdeveloped and not fully realized,… Continue reading CIVIL WAR Displays Exceptional Filmmaking, But Its Story Lacks Bite

Resistance: They Fought Back: a revealing documentary that shatters misconceptions

RESISTANCE – They Fought Back.’ (photo credit: Jerusalem Jewish Film Week)

‘Resistance: They Fought Back’ is an essential, illuminating, and captivating documentary that shatters misconceptions about Jewish passivity during the Holocaust. We’ve all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea how widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism was. Instead, it’s widely believed “Jews went to their deaths like sheep… Continue reading Resistance: They Fought Back: a revealing documentary that shatters misconceptions

Scoop: Netflix misses the mark

Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell as Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew in ‘Scoop' Netflix

‘Scoop,’ Netflix’s take on the BBC’s interview with Prince Andrew, endeavors to capture the essence of one of the most pivotal moments in recent journalistic history. With meticulous attention to detail, the film recreates the interview with striking accuracy, from Prince Andrew’s awkward defenses to Emily Maitlis’s unflinching questioning. Gillian Anderson’s portrayal of Maitlis is… Continue reading Scoop: Netflix misses the mark

GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

In 2020, filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine offered a glimpse into the youth program known as Boys State. These directors are back with a film that reveals the modern experience of young women who participate in the program named Girls State. While I appreciated the first film, I still feel that Boys State comes… Continue reading GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

Wicked Little Letters – a Dark Comedy with Exceptional Performances

The film begins with a similar statement that this story is more valid than may be anticipated. That took me by surprise after previously having viewed the trailer. I thought it was fictional, but wait until you see this new film directed by Thea Sharrock (Me Before You) from a great script by Jonny Sweet… Continue reading Wicked Little Letters – a Dark Comedy with Exceptional Performances

Scarlet Moreno’s short Velma is available on VOD after Successful Festival Run

Scarlet Moreno, director/writer/actress, presents her latest short, Velma. She is an El Rey Network’s “Rebel Without A Crew” filmmaker, best known for her work on Robert Rodriguez’s docuseries, which produced her first feature Phaedra (2018). The filmmaker steps behind and in front of the camera, this time with her latest award-winning short film. Moreno’s short… Continue reading Scarlet Moreno’s short Velma is available on VOD after Successful Festival Run