Directed by Sean Baker, The Florida Project tells the story of 6-year-old Moonie (Brooklynn Prince) and her relationship with her young and impoverished mother Halley (Bria Vinaite). However, pulling back the camera, the film also shines a light on the lives of the ?hidden homeless? outside Orlando, Florida. Having no permanent address and residing in…
This week, Steve welcomes back ScreenFish’rs Shelley McVea and Darrel Manson to talk about THE FLORIDA PROJECT. Directed by Sean Baker, THE FLORIDA PROJECT follows the stories of the hidden homeless in Kissimmee, FL and focuses on the relationship between Halley (Bria Viniate) and her young daughter, Moonie (Brooklynn Prince). Struggling to live week to…
Directed by Sean Baker (Tangerine), The Florida Project tells the story of Halley (Bria Vinette), a young mother and her daughter, Moonee (Brooklynn Prince). Homeless and out of work, Halley struggles to live week to week in the Magic Castle, a motel situated just outside Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. Managed by the patriarchal Bobby…
In the Season 4 premiere of ScreenFish Radio, Steve welcomes ScreenFish’rs Julie and Paul Levac to step onto the court to talk about Battle of the Sexes! Detailing the events surrounding the legendary tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973, Battle of the Sexes has a lot to say about the…
What happens when one justice isn?t enough? Battle of the Sexes recounts the events that led up to the 1973 tennis match between retired all-star Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) and champ in her prime, Billie Jean King (Emma Stone). However, this particular ?sports film? has very little to do with actual sports, choosing instead to…
?Whatever it is, we all have issues.? We?re all gonna be okay.? In Elizabeth Blue, actress Anna Schafer takes on the incredibly intense role of a young woman (Anna Schafer) struggling with tremendous mental health issues.? Living with her devoted fianc?, Grant (Ryan Vincent), she is plagued by hallucinations and voices in her head to…
Elizabeth Blue tells the story of a young woman (Anna Schafter) struggling with tremendous mental health issues.? Living with her devoted fianc? Grant (Ryan Vincent), she is plagued by hallucinations and voices in her head to the extent of emotional paralysis.? Finally, with the help of her new therapist, Dr. Bowman (Adewale Akkinuoye-Agbaje), she begins…
Taking place in 1970s Sweden, Ravens follow the life of Agne (Reine Brynolfsonn), an aging farmer determined to see his son, Klas, take over care of the family land.? Aging and broken, Agne?s struggles range from battling creditors to harsh weather conditions.? However, when he discovers that his son?s future plans differ from what his…
There goes the neighbourhood? Directed by George Clooney, Suburbicon is a satirical look at the suburban world of the late 50s, as racial integration was truly beginning to break down social barriers. ?The film tells the story of Garner Lodge (Matt Damon), a family man who lives with his wife, paralyzed as a result of…
Sam Pollard ? ?I?ve Gotta Be Me? Sam and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film premiering at TIFF race relations in America, courage and why Sammy Davis Junior was the greatest entertainer of the 20th century. Biography Sam Pollard is an accomplished feature film and television video editor, and documentary producer/director…
