Fear takes many forms, some is personal, some is rooted in society. But it often leads to pain and suffering. In Soumaya, directed by Waheed Khan and Ubaydah Abu-Usayd, we see fear that grows within a culture that tries to put others down by making them afraid....
As I finish up my Slamdance viewing, I want to thank the festival for giving me access to all these films. I always enjoy covering Slamdance, in part because it pushes me beyond my comfort zone at times. The films here are always very diverse, just as the festival...
Yes, there are more films to cover from Slamdance, especially short films, so let?s catch up on some of them. The festival awards have been announced, and I note some of the winners here. Little Berlin (15 minutes), directed by Kate McMullen, is based on a true story....
As Slamdance Film Festival continues, I?ve spent some time with some of the features that are part of the festival. Paris Is in Harlem, directed by Christina Kallas, is a collection of intertwining stories that take place in the day before the Cabaret Law (which...
?I?m standing on the sideline of my own life.? Joachim Trier?s The Worst Person in the World is Norway?s submission for Best International Feature and has been shortlisted for Oscar consideration. Renate Reinsva was honored at Cannes as Best Actress. Trier, in...
Slamdance is intentional about inclusiveness. That is especially evident through their ?Unstoppable? sections for both feature films and shorts. These films are built around the way people face struggles in life?often because of various disabilities?and find meaning...
2021 was yet another difficult year for movies. Theaters were closed for part of the year; and even when opened, many people stayed away?because of COVID, or just because streaming has become so common. This situation has made it much harder to even figure what films...
Today?s report on the Slamdance Film Festival looks at some documentary features. These three films all have different vibes, from chaotic, to mellow, to socially engaged. A reminder, the festival this year is entirely online. You can get a festival pass for only $10...
One of the parts I love about film festivals is the chance to watch shorts. Slamdance Film Festival has so many to choose from. I dipped into three of the short films sections for just a sampling of each. Animation shorts: Sensual Pill (4 minutes), by director Sam 3,...