Category Archives: Reviews

Streets of Colour (2023) and the Never-Ending Recovery. Reviewed by Holley Anne Brabble

Streets of Colour is a film that knows its identity and wastes no time in showcasing that identity to the audience. The film depicts a number of complex issues, such as interracial relations, community, generational trauma, and grief. The film … Continue reading

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Sound of Metal (2019). Reviewed by Mackenzie McCarron

Some people compare it to being on an island among foreigners. Others say it’s similar to sticking your head in a goldfish bowl. But the reality of what I can and cannot hear is a lot more complicated than anyone … Continue reading

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The Stunning Subtlety of Mano Khalil’s Neighbours (2021). Reviewed by Lena Streitwieser

I had the privilege of attending the New York Kurdish Film Festival this month for the New York City premiere of Kurdish-Swiss director Mano Khalil’s 2021 film, Neighbours. As I walked into the Angelika Film Center in the East Village, … Continue reading

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From Page to Stage: The Story Behind the Curtain. Reviewed by Estefania Rosas De La Maza

Blockbuster films, such as the Harry Potter (2001-2011) franchise, The Iron Giant (1999), and The Shawshank Redemption (1994), have left an indelible mark on society, with their distinct storytelling and memorable characters becoming household, if not global, cultural references. Though … Continue reading

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The Black Dahlia: A Misunderstood Ode to Film Noir. Reviewed by Yaakov “Jacob” Smith

When director Brian De Palma is brought up in film discussions, much is made of his work prior to 2000, and anything past that year is completely ignored, if not disparaged. Indeed, many seem to believe that De Palma lost … Continue reading

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Mute (2021). Reviewed by Constantine Frangos

A traveling salesman, a hitchhiker, a cheating wife, a murder. Did the salesman kill his wife or not? These tropes are ingrained in the film noir genre. Much like Walter Neff giving his confession of insurance claim fraud and murder … Continue reading

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Kalel, 15 (2019). Reviewed by Vanessa Zarm

A young boy is waiting with his mother in a hospital room as muffled noises overshadow the doctor’s examination. The audience is deprived of any sense of sound or space. Only once the two leave the hospital do we hear … Continue reading

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Stephen King – Dollar Baby: The Book (BearManor Media). Reviewed by Constantine Frangos

One evening after a full day of work, with four tables pushed together at a café in 2013, I first heard of the Stephen King Dollar Babies program during a precursory meeting which would lead to a film festival that … Continue reading

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The Rock (1996). Reviewed by Yaakov “Jacob” Smith

It would be an understatement to call Michael Bay a punching bag for film critics around the world. Mention of his name has become code, even among the casual moviegoing public, for “bad movie.” This reputation, however, is unfounded. In … Continue reading

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Moumen Smihi is Si Moh, pas de chance (1971). Reviewed by E. Rafael Jacobs-Perez

Smihi’s short film, Si Moh, pas de chance (1971), depicts a Moroccan immigrant in France. The film follows the path of the main character as he navigates the French ghettos in search of work. The short film can be looked … Continue reading

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