I was surprisingly keen to watch “The Strangers: Chapter 1” because I’m a fan of the original 2008 film. So…
While overstuffed story-wise, Barry Levinson’s “Disclosure” holds up over the years due to its performances and fealty to its source…
For decades, the movie industry served to entrench misconceptions and stigmas surrounding mental health. Films like “Rain Man” undermined efforts to improve the understanding of conditions like multiple personality disorder…
Returning to the festival for the first time since his 2016 film “Headshot,” director Timo…
Usually, being selected as the space pilot for the biggest nuclear waste disposal company in…
“Every human being is a universe within themselves…floating about in eternal darkness—aimless, lonely,” a man…
Over the years, there have been several films that tackle the use of sex as…
Ah, the Toronto International Film Festival is back in full swing. Today sees the world…
With their continued support of providing opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)…
Over the years, there have been several films that tackle the use of sex as a substitute for emotional connection,…
“The Sweater” is a short written by, directed by, and starring Maziyar Khatam, who we last saw at Sundance in…
With their continued support of providing opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) filmmakers and storytellers; Indeed partnered…
“Skin Deep” is a 10-minute short written and directed by Abby Alleyne Brooke that offers a salty taste of old-world…
We’ve all heard about a child’s imaginary friend ‘dying’ as they age out and grow self-aware. But what happens when…
As a vibrant celebration of independent filmmaking in the Philippines, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival showcases a diverse range…