If you want to really know someone, let them tell you their story. Directed by Alexander Jeffery, A Chance Encounter tells the story of Hal (Paul Peterson), an aspiring poet who sets out in the Sicilian town of Toarmina to find inspiration. Along the way, Hal encounters Josie Day (Andrea von Kampen), a respected folk singer who…
Idris Elba has a captivating presence, as evident by his roles in the Thor films or his starring turn as Luther. But in Beast, a man versus animal feature set in a South African game preserve, Elba shows exactly the range of his acting chops in an exciting showdown with a lion with his family…
Everyone has a story but not everyone believes its worth telling. Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry tells the story of A.J. Fikry (Kunal Nayyar), a small-town bookstore owner who is struggling to get pay the bills. After the death of his wife, Fikry?s story finds a new chapter…
Blueback?tells the story of Abby (Mia Wasikowski), a marine biologist who returns home upon the news that her mother, Dora (Radha Mitchell) has suffered a terrible stroke. As she cares for her ailing mom, Abby takes the time to think about the incredible influence that Dora has had upon her life. Passionate about preserving the…
Of all the commentary I?ve seen from the reaction to The Little Mermaid teaser trailer – particularly the videos of Black girls enraptured in pure joy while watching the trailer – my friend Joe said something incredibly profound that is 100% correct: ?Let them have this moment. You had yours.? THIS. And, yes, the You…
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…
People often come to the church looking for God? but is he really there? Directed by Valerie Buhagiar, Carmen (Nastascha McElhone) is the younger sister of the current town priest. Designated as his caregiver, she lives a lonely life of shame and desolation. The priest is a harsh man, touting strict discipline and pervasive sinfulness of the…
How far will someone go to protect the ones they love? In Leah Purcell?s Australian Western, The Legend of Molly Johnson, we see one woman?s answer to that question in very trying conditions. The film is based on Purcell?s play which reimagined a nineteenth century Australian short story, ?The Drover?s Wife?. (The onscreen title of…
Come Back Anytime?may take place in a small Japanese restaurant but its having a big impact. Directed by John Daschbach, Come Back Anytime is a documentary about legendary ramen master Masamoto Ueda. For over forty years, Ueda has been perfecting and serving Tokyo-style ramen in his little establishment. Beloved by his neighbourhood and patrons, Ueda has created…
Sometimes, the smallest things have the biggest hearts. Directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp,?Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?tells the story of an adorable knick-knack and his search for family. Marcel (voiced by Jenny Slate), a one-inch-tall shell with a single googly-eye, lives with his Grandmother as the sole survivors of a tragedy that saw his family…
