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REVIEW: ‘I’m An Electric Lampshade’ (2021) Has A Weak Spark of Life

By: Ceridwen Millington 15th Nov 202115th Nov 2021

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This tale of accountant-turned-artist is never clearly docudrama or pure fiction, making for a bizarre watch.

A close-up shot of a Black woman, who holds up two fingers. Her head is turned to the side, eyes looking over to the right. She stands in front of a curtain.

BHFF Review: In ‘Good Madam’ (2021), Fear Lives In the Fingertips

By: Tyler Simeone 30th Oct 202129th Oct 2021

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“Taking up the mantle of other bright stars of the creepy-old-lady-upstairs subsection of the genre, ‘Good Madam’ offers an interesting take on horror that passes, first and foremost, through the hands.”

A young woman with cropped dark hair wearing a green, blue, and yellow plaid top. She sits at a desk in front of a window, and appears to be intently engaged in what she is reading, eyes focused downward.

LFF REVIEW: ‘The Souvenir: Part II’ (2021) an Exquisite End to Hogg’s Memoir

By: Joel Whitaker 28th Oct 202128th Oct 2021

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‘The Souvenir Part II’ takes off from exactly where Part I left us, and gives us a beautifully cyclical inverse to the story.

Kelly and Lauren, two brunette women, who are dressed up and at an event. Their expressions are morose, staring ahead while people are more enthusiastic and out of focus behind them.

REVIEW: ‘Wildfire’ (2020) is a Sensational Debut

By: fionahughes07 27th Oct 202127th Oct 2021

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This film is raw, unbearably so at times, as the two leads expertly portray both strength and vulnerability.

A man and a woman sit next to each other at a small wooden table in a grassy area. The man has curly dark hair and is looking away from the camera, wearing a light green shirt and blue jeans. The woman has short auburn hair and wears a beige shirt with jeans.

LFF REVIEW: ‘Memoria’ (2021)– Apichatpong’s Transcendental Journey to Colombia

By: Joel Whitaker 25th Oct 202125th Oct 2021

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“‘Memoria’ takes its audience on a journey to somewhere wholly unexpected, yet upon arrival, it’s clear that the film couldn’t end anywhere else.”

Two young women lay on a bed together. The woman on the left has darker skin and brunette hair, laying on her side. She has one arm wrapped around the second woman, who is blonde and wearing a white collared shirt. Various cables can be seen behind them.

VIFF 2021 REVIEW: How ‘The Scary of Sixty-First’ (2021) Red Pills its Audience

By: Jennifer Maxwell 23rd Oct 202123rd Oct 2021

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New wave body horror goes IRL in Dasha Nekrasova’s impressive directorial debut.

A man wearing a dark blue shirt smiles while riding a bicycle, which is seen from just the handlebars. Oil refineries and greenery can be seen behind him.

VIFF 2021 REVIEW: ‘Red Rocket’ (2021) Reinvents The Hero’s Journey

By: Jennifer Maxwell 22nd Oct 202121st Oct 2021

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Sean Baker’s successfully tackles the anti-hero’s journey in his new dramedy Red Rocket.

A man stands on a colourful fishing boat in the middle of the ocean. He wears a maroon shirt and overalls, and the boat is blue, yellow, and red.

REVIEW: ‘Luzzu’ (2021) is Tragic, but Doesn’t Understand Why

By: Tyler Simeone 21st Oct 202121st Oct 2021

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“With its sort-of-happy ending, ‘Luzzu’ rounds out the soul-crushing personal conflict of the late-capitalist age with a promise of alternate joys.”

A woman and man outside with hills in the distance behind them. The woman has windswept blonde hair and is smiling, while wearing a leopard print top and bluish-grey jacket. The man has a beard and wears a beanie and dark coat, while looking at the woman and smiling.

TIFF REVIEW: ‘Ali & Ava’ (2021) Blends Romance and Realism with Mixed Results

By: Joel Whitaker 7th Oct 202112th Oct 2021

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“‘Ali and Ava’ is a film that brings Barnard’s usual visual and sonic flair, but it falls slightly short of the mark by not tackling the signifiers inherent in the story’s themes.”

A young woman and young man standing beside one another on the street at night. The woman has mid-length wavy brunette hair, looking to the left while wearing a black off-the-shoulder top and white shirt. The man has dark brunette hair and wears a green hoodie that says "GREENHILL WOLVES" in white lettering, with a design on the front. His hood covers his head, and he also looks to the left.

REVIEW: ‘Freshman Year’ (2019) is a Romantic Ode to Messy, Lonely, Glorious College Years

By: Joshua Sorensen 28th Sep 202128th Sep 2021

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“Who among us hasn’t felt as if everyone else was sent a secret email containing instructions on how to succeed in the real world and we weren’t cc’ed?”