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A Century in Cinema: The Grub-Stake (1923)
A Century in Cinema: THE GRUB STAKE (1923)

Welcome to A Century in Cinema, the monthly column where I’ll be discussing films from…

Coven Film Festival 2021: Short Film Showcase Stuns
Coven Film Festival 2021: Short Film Showcase Stuns

Headlined by incredible female filmmakers to watch, the 2021 Coven Film Festival was not one to be forgotten.

TAKE ME SOMEWHERE NICE Too Much Starting and Stopping
TAKE ME SOMEWHERE NICE: Too Much Starting and Stopping

Ena Sendijarević’s Take Me Somewhere Nice is a movie most cinema-goers have probably seen before, at least in pieces.

KAJILLIONAIRE: Miranda July's Atypical Dramedy Is Moving And Full Of Heart
KAJILLIONAIRE: Miranda July’s Atypical Dramedy Is Moving And Full Of Heart

Bizzarre and eccentric, Kajillionaire is a tender and moving story about love and our needs for connection.

THE UNDOING Miniseries: A Gripping But Soapy Domestic Nightmare
THE UNDOING Miniseries: A Gripping But Soapy Domestic Nightmare

While beautiful to look at, The Undoing struggles to say something compelling as it’s more interested in amplifying the melodrama.

Toronto International Film Festival 2020: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

A perfectly timed film that corresponds intimately to the social issues we are living through, One Night In Miami is one to watch.

Toronto International Film Festival 2020: Interview with Director Nicole Riegel and Actress Jessica Barden for HOLLER
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: Interview with Director Nicole Riegel and Actress Jessica Barden for HOLLER

For TIFF 2020, Stephanie Archer had the opportunity to interview director Nicole Riegel & actress Jessica Barden about their new film, Holler.

LÍNGUA FRANCA: A Tender, Intimate Portrait Of Contemporary US
LÍNGUA FRANCA: A Tender, Intimate Portrait Of Contemporary US

Brutal in its subtlety, Língua Franca is a harrowing portrait of not only Trump’s America but also Duterte’s Philippines.

Toronto International Film Festival 2020: HOLLER
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: HOLLER

There is a rare nature and rough surface to Holler that will resonate with audiences through the need for survival, perseverance and opportunity.

JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom
JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom

Jawline is an honest and nuanced look at social media stardom and what it’s doing for young millennials and Generation Z.

PEPPERMINT SODA: As Refreshing & Effervescent As Its Titular Beverage

A spiritual forerunner to modern coming-of-age films like Eighth Grade and Lady Bird, Peppermint Soda is a charming glimpse at two teenage girls growing up.

PIONEERS: FIRST WOMEN FILMMAKERS: An Essential Collection Of Early Cinema
PIONEERS: FIRST WOMEN FILMMAKERS: An Essential Collection Of Early Cinema

From slapstick comedy shorts to action serials, Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers includes a wide range of films made by women that should keep any fan of cinema history occupied and enraptured for hours.

THE WEDDING INVITATION: Furiously Funny Female Driven Rom-Com
THE WEDDING INVITATION: Furiously Funny Female Driven Rom-Com

Rainy Kerwin’s debut film The Wedding Invitation is a well done romantic comedy with a strong story executed by a strong female cast.