In Jonas Bak?s Wood and Water, we are plunged into a woman?s solitude and loneliness?even in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The film is not really built around plot, but rather the emotional journey of seeking a connection. Anke (played by the director?s mother Anke Bak) has just retired from a…
We live in a world of so much connectedness, yet how connected are we to one another? In Magnus von Horn?s Sweat, we see how alone we can be in the midst of masses. We see that celebrity is not the same of a happy, healthy life. We see that what we see of someone…
Directed by Ethan Warren, West of Her tells the story of Dan (Ryan Caraway), a young man searching for purpose. Alone and adrift in life, he signs on with a mysterious organization, agreeing to travel the country with the enigmatic Jane (Kelsey Siepser) as they unveil mysterious and enigmatic street art in the middle of…
Although extremely melodramatic, A Dog?s Purpose is a decent film and showcases companionship in a often touching way.
Space life is, in many ways, like being in prison, only with (hopefully) nicer individuals to deal with.
