Directed by Andy Brown and Brian Lindstrom, Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill is a powerful story of one woman?s passion to find meaning in a world of madness. Set in 1970s LA, Lost Angel unearths the music?and the legacy?of Judee Sill, one of the most intriguing voices of the folk music era that helped define a generation….
Directed by C.B. Stockfleth,?The Elephant 6 Recording Co. is a fascinating documentary that explores the creative explosion of one of music?s most unique collectives. Set in the 1990s,?Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel?and?The Apples in Stereo?grew out of rural Athens, Georgia into a production company fueled by psychedelic sounds and a creative explosion unlike any…
In THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, Padraic (Colin Farrell) is thrown when his dear friend Colm (Brendan Gleeson) suddenly announces that they’re no longer friends. As Padraic attempts to make amends, the situation spins wildly out of control, exposing the underlying hurt and rage that bubbles within this quaint Irish town. This week, Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca)…
It was never going to be an easy task. After death after the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the return to the Black Panther franchise became frought with controversy and challenges. Whether it was the rallying cry to recast T?Challa, or simply attempting to create a project that honours the legacy of one of Marvel?s greatest heroes,…
Directed by Sascha Just,?Ellis?is a loving portrait of one of jazz music?s most towering figures. Having lived through the Jim Crow era of New Orleans, Ellis Marsalis used his musical talent to create new fusions that redefined the genre. What?s more, through his music and teaching, Marsalis helped generations to defy the rules of segregation…
They say you should never meet your heroes because they?ll never meet your expectations. But, sometimes, they absolutely do. Directed by Kathlyn Horan, The Return of Tanya Tucker, featuring Brandi Carlisle follows the long-awaited return of Tanya Tucker to the music scene. After the death of her father 17 years, Tucker decided to step away from the…
Missing tells the story of Santoshi (Jiro Sato), a husband and father who has been struggling emotionally and financially ever since the death of his wife. When he sees an infamous serial killer Yamauchi (Hiroya Shimizu) on the train, he promises to get the reward to help his family. Even so, his daughter Kaeda (Aoi Ito)…
Even after decades in the industry, ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic still has some tricks up his sleeve. Directed by Eric Appel,?Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?is a cinematic reality that (of course) originated as a joke. For almost a decade, Yankovic has been using a trailer for a fictional biopic about himself at his live performances. Played…
Sometimes, the best stories are the simplest? even if they?re told in complicated ways. Directed by Lindsay Mackay,?The Swearing Jar?tells the story of Simon and Carey (Patrick J. Adams and Adelaide Clemens), a young couple who are awaiting the birth of their first child. The two have a strong relationship but, like all relationships, they…
I have a few charges against?My Policeman. Directed by Michael Grandage, My Policeman is a love story that wants to demonstrate the height of passion yet leaves the viewer disappointed. Despite its willingness to show graphic scenes of sexuality, the film feels less like a breakthrough for the LGBTQ community and more of a failed opportunity to…
