Film Festivals
We review films from CPH:DOX 2020, the documentary festival that is now streaming online.
Once Upon a Time in Uganda is a nice supplement to the ongoing, exciting story of Wakaliwood and the perfect thing to tie us over whilst we wait for their next awesome movie.
Two very different recommendations from BFI Flare 2020: Evan Purchell’s explicit doc Ask Any Buddy, and Kelly Walker’s comedy drama My Fiona.
Wilson Kwong spoke with Sally Potter during Berlinale back in February, about her new film The Roads Not Taken and the personal life events that inspired its story.
With its deeply rich messaging and intense showcase of tension, The Toll is definitely a film to add to your must-see list.
Drunk Bus is edgy and heartwarming, bringing powerful performances and an even stronger message to this coming-of-age film.
Stephanie Archer reviews two short films that were supposed to have its premiere at SXSW 2020: Run On, directed by Daniel Newell Kaufman and The Shawl, directed by Sarah Kiener.
In his final round-up of Glasgow Film Festival 2020, Daryl McDonald reviews the French films Les Miserables and Les Traducteurs, as well as Vivarium and James VS His Future Self.
The Desire of Dilemma is an eye-opening and a vital informational showcase on female sexuality for everyone, today, yesterday and tomorrow.
Denmark isn’t really interested in trying to answer any questions it raises, instead it is content to muse on the journey of one man who just wants a better life for himself.
The Boy Who Sold the World is a captivating documentary looking into the world behind the technology of apps, and the minds of the youth who are set on changing the world.
Coded Bias makes its primary focus on a the bias of facial recognition and the abuse that technology poses both currently and in the future.
Despite a few stumbles along the way, I Will Make You Mine is a deeply nuanced directorial debut and character study that will leave audiences satisfied.
Wilson Kwong reviews two more films from Berlinale 2020: Undine and The Intruder (El Prófugo).
The Carnivores is an effective psychological foray that may be divisive among some, but is worth biting into, to really appreciate the talent within.