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[MIFF ’14] Anina (2013)

[MIFF ’14] Anina (2013)

ANINA was submitted for the Oscars, for the Best Foreign Language Film category from Uruguay. It was not successful in getting a nomination unfortunately, but it is more than deserving of that honour. This is a beautiful film, with fantastic animation and a great story. It is honestly always a pleasure to see animation that … Continue reading

[MIFF ’14] Advanced Style (2014)

[MIFF ’14] Advanced Style (2014)

ADVANCED STYLE is a lovely documentary, inspired by the blog of the same name by photographer Ari Seth Cohen, is about the 50 and over fashion women of New York City. Ari photographs older women around the city, who stand out to him with their fashion. The women featured in the film, are on his … Continue reading

[Review] Maleficent (2014) by Bea Harper

[Review] Maleficent (2014) by Bea Harper

Once upon a time, in a far away land, Angelina Jolie, one of the most bankable and popular actresses ever to grace the modern screen brought to life one of Disney’s most iconic and beloved villains to life- Maleficent. A character so wicked, cruel and calculating she scared the very pants off you because she … Continue reading

[DVD Review] The Taking (2013)

[DVD Review] The Taking (2013)

Dir: Cezil Reed, Lydelle Jackson Starring: John Halas, Alana Jackler, Lynnette Gaza The Film: THE TAKING wins the award for most bizarre film I have seen all year, and that’s saying something coming from me. This is an experience from start to finish, an experience in existentialism in the form of horror. This may not … Continue reading

[MIFF ’14] Love Is Strange (2014)

[MIFF ’14] Love Is Strange (2014)

Pure love stories are few and far between, ones that are genuine and feel real, LOVE IS STRANGE is one of those rare genuine ones. This is not a film adapted from a sappy romance novel, it is the creation of co-writers Ira Sachs and Maurico Zacharias, who clearly had passion for this story. This … Continue reading

[Review] The Rover (2014) by Bede Jermyn

[Review] The Rover (2014) by Bede Jermyn

You know there has been a lot of exciting new directors that have come unto the film scene over the last few years. One of which that has stood out and really impressed me the most is Australian director David Michod, who made the amazing 2010 crime drama ANIMAL KINGDOM. The first time I saw … Continue reading