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.
Category Archives: Festival Coverage
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.
Thirst for Justice
A spirit of resistance is at the heart of THIRST FOR JUSTICE, and serves as a much needed silver lining around the bleak cloud of angry, toxic rainwater. Ben Johnston reviews at Raindance 2019.
Justine
JUSTINE strives to tackle serious issues and does raise a few interesting questions, but the film falls short due to its on-the-nose script. Murray Ferguson reviews.
MS Slavic 7
MS SLAVIC 7 is a witty hybrid film, better when it follows what its character does rather than what she says. Marc Nelson reviews.
The Trial
While its broader appeal may be limited, THE TRIAL uncovers a side of history that the people of the West are unlikely to have seen before. James Ashworth reviews.