A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. We Are One: A Global Film Festival is a free 10-day online festival, exclusively on YouTube, born out of the idea that the film community can come together in times of crises – both in celebration of films and in support by providing much needed relief… Continue reading We Are One: Day 1 – Best of Shorts
Month: May 2020
Villain Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening: Villain focuses on hard guy Eddie, returning to London after a prison stint. It asks the question of how far would you go to protect family? I found myself asking, did Eddie ever consider not killing everyone? Direction There are some truly beautiful moments within… Continue reading Villain Review
Quaranstream Diary: Chapter 2
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. As we continue on in our strange new world, the internet and its various streaming services continue to provide us with welcome distractions to the outside world. Over the last 3 months I’ve found myself struggling to commit to shows and abandoning them sometimes mid episode.… Continue reading Quaranstream Diary: Chapter 2
Inheritance Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening Thoughts When Manhattan DA Lauren’s father dies unexpectedly, she receives an inheritance she could never have expected. When my dad died, he left me his iPhone. After watching this, I think I lucked out. Direction There are some wonderful visual shots within the film, especially… Continue reading Inheritance Review
The Half of It Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening An awkward teen boy pays an awkward teen girl to help him write to the girl of his dreams. It’s a familiar story, and while it could be full of high school tropes, Alice Wu gives us a tender and heartfelt story of finding your… Continue reading The Half of It Review
The Quarry Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening: The Quarry takes on a number of different stories within its runtime while looking at redemption, forgiveness, and prejudice, but it struggles to cover any of them fully or come to a clear conclusion within its narrative. Direction Scott Teems does a solid job of… Continue reading The Quarry Review
Portrait of a Lady on Fire Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is difficult to discuss, because until you have seen Céline Sciamma’s masterpiece of film-making, it’s impossible to understand the simplistic beauty of the piece. Set in the 18 th century, artist Marianne ( Noémie Merlant) is hired to paint a portrait of a… Continue reading Portrait of a Lady on Fire Review
Arkansas Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening It’s not my normal genre pick, but all that southern charm got to me. Direction In his feature-length directorial debut, Clark Duke shows a clear understanding of the genre and world his characters are playing in. Considering most of his career has been spent on… Continue reading Arkansas Review
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