Queen of Lapa
QUEEN OF LAPA allows for a glimpse into the complex lives of the women who live under Launa Muniz’s roof: a hostel for transgender sex-workers. Francesca Woulfe reviews at SQIFF 2019.
Category Archives: Festival Coverage
Man Made
MAN MADE is a beautiful representation of trans men and should be essential viewing this festival season and beyond. Sammy Andie Bennett reviews.
Many Undulating Things
Necessary viewing for anyone curious about this fascinating economic, cultural and architectural anomaly, or the history of western colonialism in Asia.
Interview with Nicole Palo
Emma Peeters has enriched the screen at Raindance Film Festival in London, and director Nicole Palo’s feature has been well received, with her winning the Jury Prize in 2018 for Best Director. Steph Brown had the chance to interview Nicole, and ask her some questions about the film, her process, and her future plans in … Continue reading Interview with Nicole Palo
Sandpaper
SANDPAPER is a taught, tense, uncomfortable, nails-on-a-chalkboard type of film that is also a tight, well-paced, excellently executed example of psychological horror. Gabriel Farrell reviews at Raindance 2019.
Dark, Almost Night
DARK, ALMOST NIGHT is not a bad film but it is a film that crossed the line and hurt itself in the process. Sammy Andie Bennett reviews from Raindance.
Masters of Love
MASTERS OF LOVE is solid proof that, even with a concept as well-trodden and seemingly passé as this, when a group of talented people come together with the right energy and intentions, they can create something that feels fresh and original. Gabriel Farrell reviews at Raindance 2019.
Toxic Beauty
Director Phyllis Ellis leans on the juxtaposition between the image of care products pushed by the manufacturers and the harsh reality being revealed by the plaintiffs and scientists. Ben Johnston reviews TOXIC BEAUTY, which screened at Raindance 2019.
Emma Peeters
Nicole Palo’s stamp on dark comedy is well-defined and bravely unique. Stephanie Brown reviews.
Everybody Flies
EVERYBODY FLIES is an important film with an important message. Even if the film’s own construction lessens the impact, the revelations in the film should be paid attention to and, hopefully, they will be. Sammy Andie Bennett reviews at Raindance 2019.