sexual violence

Sound Is The Plea In THE NIGHTINGALE
Sound Is The Plea In THE NIGHTINGALE

Emily Wheeler takes a look at how Jennifer Kent uses sound in The Nightingale and how it contributes to the experience and narrative.

THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs
THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs

An uneven final product with a mess of ideas and images thrown onscreen, The First Purge will sear moments in your mind, leaving you to question whether it was all worth it.

BEAUTY AND THE DOGS: Brave Performances And Bravura Storytelling
BEAUTY AND THE DOGS: Brave Performances & Bravura Storytelling

Told in just nine powerful takes, this harrowing legal drama from director Kaouther Ben Hania uncompromisingly depicts one woman’s search for justice following a sexual assault in a corrupt, patriarchal society.

CHAMELEON: Brutality Meets Banality
CHAMELEON: Brutality Meets Banality

Heavily reminiscent of Michael Haneke’s Funny Games, Chameleon boasts three great performances – but still leaves a sour aftertaste.