Directed by Sean Claffey, the new documentary Americonned highlights the struggles created by the American economy. With the death of the ‘middle class’, the gap between the top 1% continues to grow at an alarming rate, destabilizing the economy as compensation for the average American remains stagnant. One of these deeply affected workers is Chris Smalls, a…
All of a sudden, we seem really interested in the story of stuff. In the oddest of trends, Disney+’s new dramedy Flamin’ Hot joins an ever-growing list of films that focus on the origin story of popular brands. Following in the footsteps of The Social Network, recent films such Air and Tetris have make the creation of some of the world’s most…
Directed by Idan Haguel, Concerned Citizen tells the story of Ben and Raz, an affluent couple in South Tel Aviv that purchase an apartment in an area that’s becoming gentrified. As they prepare for their first child, Ben’s concern for the neighbourhood grows, especially as their friends seem to be moving away. Then, one night, after an…
Sometimes, the future feels like it hangs in the balance of a single moment. Directed by Egidio Coccimilgio, Cascade follows four friends as they venture out into the wilderness, searching for adventure. To them, the outdoors is a refuge for the chaos of their lives and they are fueled by youthful innocence. However, after they stumble across…
Less Than Kosher follows Viv (Shaina Silver-Baird), a 30-year old singer who’s music career remains at a standstill. Without finding the fame she craves, Viv moves back into her mother’s basement, unsure of what is to come next. However, despite her self-proclamation that she’s a ‘bad Jew’, Viv finds herself taking a job as Cantor within…
Everyone wants hope and forgiveness but are we willing to fight for it? Set during the final days of World War I, Padre Pio transports the viewer to the Italian world of San Giovanni Rotondo. As the soldiers return from the travesty of war, they come home to a place of poverty and violence. Ruled by the…
Beginning in the 1940s, Sweetwater introduces the world to Nat ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton, the star attraction of the Harlem Globetrotters and one of the most talented basketball players on the planet at the time. After beating the NBA Champion LA Lakers in an exhibition match, the Trotters resume their tour of local arenas. But their shocking win draws…
Dramatic films come and go. Some deal with social issues while others call us to maturity. But some films leave a mark on your soul. Directed by Marie Clements, Bones of Crows tells the story of Aline Spears (Grace Dove) and the trauma endured by her family over a century. After Aline is separated from her family,…
Crafting a sequel is a daunting process, especially for a beloved property. For example, after Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse found success with critics and fans alike, the conversations around a follow-up were inevitable. However, given the original’s unique flair and style, it seemed impossible for Sony to create a film that matched its predecessor. Amazingly though, with…
Directed by Ady Walter, SHTTL is set in the twenty-four hours before the Nazis crossed the borders into the Ukraine. This was a time of tension and fear. Even so, as Mendele (Moshe Lobel) arrives back in his hometown, he is still excited to reconnect with old family and friends. But his arrival opens the wounds of…
