Set upon a fictional island off the coast of Ireland, The Banshees of Inisherin tells the story of Padraic (Colin Farrell), a man who spends his days caring for the sheep and chatting with his pal Colm (Brendan Gleeson) at the local pub. But today is different. When Colm won?t answer his calls for their daily pint,…
In The Young Arsonists, Nicole and Veronica (Maddy Martin, Jenna Warren) are best friends who are struggling to survive their young lives. After the loss of her older brother, Nicole is left feeling adrift emotionally. Meanwhile, Veronica own pain comes at the hand of her abusive, alcoholic father, leaving her at the bottom of her own…
After the traumatic death of her husband, Aurora (Noelle Schonwald) decides to flee Columbia in search of a new life. Hiding in the trunk of a couple?s car, she decides to leave her daughter behind and make her way to Canada. Although she is unable to speak the language and struggles to get settled, Aurora…
Set in Busan,?Broker?begins as a young mother So-young (Lee Ji-eun) climbs the steps to a small church and approaches its ?baby box?. Intending to abandon her infant child in anonymity, So-young places the child on the ground and leaves, promising to return some day. However, two men, Sang-hyun (Song Kang-ho) and Dong-soo (Gang Dong-won) witness…
Taking place in the shadow of the Tokyo?s Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011, Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman introduces the interconnecting narratives of Komura, Kyoko and Mr. Katagiri. Despite his commitment to her, Komura (Ryan Bommarito) is left shaken when his wife, Kyoko (Shoshana Wilder) tells him that she?s leaving him. To Kyoko, living with Komura is like…
Written and directed by Steven Spielberg,?The Fabelmans?tells the story of Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle), a young man in the 1950s who?s life is changed after his first experience in a cinema. Living with his parents (Michelle Williams and Paul Dano) and two sisters, Sammy pours his life into making movies of his own, becoming more…
Set in 1967,?The Greatest Beer Run Ever?tells the?true story of John ?Chickie? Donohue (Zac Efron), a young New Yorker who loves his boys, his beer and his country. As the Vietnam war continues to escalate, Chickie and his friends at home are sitting in a bar, talking about what they can do to support the…
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery?begins as a group of friends receive an elaborate puzzle box. A gift from their wealthy friend, the box is an invitation to a weekend of fun in his private Greek island and they all accept with glee. Excited to enjoy their sun-soaked, luxurious getaway, the group is surprised to…
Telling the story of an artist like David Bowie requires more than just the facts. Directed by Brett Morgan, Moonage Daydream is a fitting tribute to an eclectic artist with a mythical mind. Heralded as a musician, painter, actor and world traveler, David Bowie was a man of immeasurable talent and creativity. Six years after his death, Daydream taps…
Recently, Seun Olowo-Ake (SO) got the chance to interview filmmakers of The Flying Sailor, Amanda Forbis (AF) and Wendy Tilby (WT) to talk about their film, the fragility of life and the role of art in making sense of it. Interview is edited for clarity. SO: First of all, congratulations on your film. I saw…
