REVIEWS
Post-film thoughts.
Ben and Suzanne: Love on the Rocks
Shaun Seniveratne’s ‘Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts’ looks into a love that grows, consumes, and shudders to an end.
Beautiful Men: You Must Have Hair
Themes of healthy versus toxic masculinity, aging, emotional and physical insecurity, and how they all relate to one another percolate consistently in the back of this charming family dramedy, occasionally flowing into the foreground along with surprising but welcome elements of surrealism.
Au 8ème Jour: A Threaded World Undone
Agathe Sénéchal and Alicia Massez’s ‘Au 8ème Jour’ finds root in the symbolism of threads as mediums of connection and life, using a truly unique animation style that stitches this story together.
Wander to Wonder: Manifestations of Grief
Even with a short runtime, Wander to Wonder uncovers what layers of grief could look like.
The Bleacher: A Dark Display of Guilt
The Bleacher is a gruesome and upsetting display that while at first feels like senseless surrealism, presents a thought-provoking consideration of reactionary violence and guilt.
7 Keys: To Be Drifting In The Underbelly
The film, striking a thin balance between romance and violence against a synth-pop soundtrack, calls upon the unforgettable atmosphere of Refn’s ‘Drive.’
La Perra: Mother Knows Best?
La Perra is a captivating, clever, and erotic film that lets the audience come to their own conclusions, providing an open debate on womanhood and relationships.
May December: A Challenging Watch
May December, the latest film from Carol director Todd Haynes, is a deeply uncomfortable movie. It’s also one of the best movies of 2023.
Past Lives: Fated to Only Pass You By
Celine Song's Past Lives (2023), the film that took the world by (emotional) storm, makes big wake-up calls.
Society of the Snow: The Crash Between Hope and Despair
Directed by Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona, Society of the Snow (2023) portrays what the 29 survivors endured during 72 days to make it out of the cold mountain range alive. The film is an ode to perseverance, hope, friendship, and most importantly, brotherhood.