Written by Raúl Mendoza The background of the story is a class-divided Sarajevo but its commentary always feels surface level. It has a lot to work with, especially by having bits and pieces of history presented through a film Faruk … Continue reading.
SIFF 2022: Voice of Silence (소리도 없이)
Written by Taylor Baker These twists on what are otherwise dark circumstances keep “Voice of Silence” balanced on the edge of the genres it’s playing in and allow moments like hands rising from… Continue reading.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Written by Patrick Hao Schwartz brings an exuberance to his voice role, and all the human side characters shine as brightly as they can. But there are just too many pieces for “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” to become a satisfying … Continue reading.
Windfall
Written by Taylor Baker ...rely on a deep stringy score that drums up the anticipation and focuses on the interpersonal imbalance these characters have moving between quaint politeness and reprehension. Seamed together by… Continue reading.
Umma
Written by Patrick Hao Generational trauma has become the buzz topic of movies in the past few months, especially those films that center around first-generation immigrants, and frankly, I am sick of it. In fact, “Umma” is the second generational … Continue reading.
SXSW 2022: This Much I Know To Be True
Written by Alexander Reams Nick Cave has long been a spiritual musician, not in a religious way, but more in the way his voice contorts and the instrumentation he uses. Specifically in his forays into film scoring. My favorite… Continue reading.
SXSW 2022: The Lost City
Written by Anna Harrison Stop me if you’ve heard this before: a romance novelist somehow gets caught up in a nefarious plot in a tropical location, an attractive man gets dispatched to rescue her, and the two fall in love … Continue reading.
SIFF 2022: El Carrito
Written by Raúl Mendoza “El Carrito” is an intimate portrayal of the American Dream and what it truly means to lose the source of your livelihood. The film is written, directed, edited, and produced by Zahida Pirani who has before … Continue reading.
SIFF 2022 Curtain Raiser w/ Taylor Baker and Thomas Stoneham-Judge of ForReel
"Ahed's Knee." "Flux Gourmet." "Barbarian Invasion." "In Front of Your Face." "The Justice of Bunny King." "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On." "Cha Cha Real Smooth." These are just a few of the many films that Taylor Baker and Thomas … Continue reading.
The Northman
Written by Taylor Baker Not that any film has the responsibility of being seamless, but on the trajectory of a story primarily about a single character for which the film is named, it isn't unreasonable to desire something that permeates… Continue reading.
