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VENICE 2023 REVIEW: ‘Forever-Forever’ (2023) Explores Emancipation and the Lasting Bite Marks of Adolescence
‘Forever-Forever’—equal parts time capsule and a slice-of-life story featuring universal themes through Ukrainian eyes—is a coming-of-age tale about the search for independence and belonging following the teenagers who grew up in the ruins of the Soviet regime.
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VENICE 2023 REVIEW: ‘Paradise is Burning’ (2023) Is a Triumphant Love Letter to Sisterhood
A powerful debut depicting girlhood and sisterhood, ‘Paradise is Burning’ is a breathtakingly beautiful story about three sisters against the world.
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VENICE 2023 REVIEW: With Its Voracious Appetite for Beauty and Destruction, ‘Pet Shop Days’ (2023) Proves to Be a Promising Debut
Olmo Schnabel’s debut following two young men in love—one modest and the other devouring anything in his path—will appeal to any viewer who cherishes messy narratives rich in atmosphere.
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TIFF 2023 REVIEW: ‘Gonzo Girl’ (2023) is as Chaotic as the Author It’s Portraying
Patricia Arquette’s directorial debut, Gonzo Girl, brings out exceptional performances from its cast but neglects to weave together a cohesive story.
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“Do Everything You Can to Fight Back”: Flutters of Resilience in ‘House of Hummingbird’ (2018)
“Through the lens of the protagonist Eun-hee (Park Ji-hoo), ‘House of Hummingbird’ opens conversations on one’s journey of self-discovery and breaking a painful cycle.”
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John Early’s ‘Now More Than Ever’ (2023) Is a Nuanced Exploration of Human Behaviour Disguised as a Rockumentary
John Early’s comedy special ‘Now More Than Ever’ reflects on cultural and social phenomena as he moves between standup and musical performances to explore human behaviour and how people convey falseness and perform purely by existing. This essay dissects how Early captures these aspects along with the work’s inspirations and…
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TIFF 2023 REVIEW: ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ (2023) Depicts Mommy Issues in Contemporary Karachi and Beyond
“While several films deal with mothers raising young children, there aren’t many that explore the challenges of being a parent to an adult child, particularly in South Asian countries like Pakistan.”