Directed by Srdan Keca, Museum of the Revolution introduces the world to Vera and Milica, a homeless mother and daughter who struggle to survive amongst the streets of Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Fighting for their lives in an unforgiving city that chooses to ignore them, Vera and Milica search for support and community amongst the shadows. This is a…
From award-winning director Jennifer Baichwal (Watermark, Manufactured Landscapes), Into the Weeds follows Bay Area groundskeeper, Dewayne Johnson. Tasked with using herbicide to kill the area?s weeds, Johnson began to suffer rashes in 2014 that caused serious concern. As the condition continued to worsen, Johnson decided to take legal action against Monsanto, a multi-national agrochemical corporation who claimed that…
At some point in our lives, everyone needs a second chance. A Cowgirl?s Song tells the story of sisters Halley (Savannah Lee May) and her sister, Brooke (Darci Lynne) who are shocked to hear that their father has gone to prison for a crime he claims that he didn?t know he was committing. Determined to visit…
Even when the world is filled with darkness, some stories still shine brightly. Set during the Nazi-occupation of Germany in World War II, Charlotte tells the unbelievable true story of Charlotte Salomon (Keira Knightley), a young Jewish woman who dreams of becoming an artist. When she?s accepted into a German art scool, Salomon is thrilled at the…
In recent years, it has become increasingly popular for films to wink at the camera with an eye of self-awareness. But I don?t know if there will ever be a film that takes a more meta-approach to its filmmaking than?The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. With?Massive Talent, star Nicolas Cage has created a story that…
No matter the species, everyone needs a home. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, Disneynature?s Polar Bear follows the journey of a mother and her cubs as they attempt to navigate the incredibly challenging environment ahead of them. From struggling to find food and safety to staving off predators, these polar bears struggle to survive in…
This was my first entry into the world of?Heavy Metal. Having heard of the film for decades, I was well aware of the classic status amongst animation fans. Now, with the film’s restoration on 4K for the first time, this seemed as good a time as any to take the ride that people have been…
Manga artist Gengo Kotaka (Hiroshi Ishikawa) is having trouble getting work, so his girlfriend Tomoko Tomoe (Yuriko Hishimi) suggests that he apply at World Children?s Land, a theme park that is under construction.??World Children?s Land is to be monster-themed, and the company wants to use Gengo?s monster ideas. Gengo gets the job but, while walking…
Now that SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 has sped into theatres, its box office success shows that this franchise actually has legs after all. With fun and furry, the sequel sees Sonic run far beyond the limits of Green Hills as he and new friend Tails work together to find the Chaos Emerald before his new…
In an Instagram world, have we come to take the ‘image’ for granted? Built in 1561, the Uffizi Gallery contains one of the world?s largest collections of Renaissance art and is filled with millions of visitors each year. Now, in the new documentary Inside the Uffizi, the viewer is treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the…
