Close to You
Close to You is stark with vulnerability, living within the vacuum of anxiety from the personal perspective of a trans man.
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Paul & Tricia: The Art of Fluidity
Already an established painter whose work had been previously featured as album covers for Genesis, British artist Paul Whitehead decided to expand his portfolio by exploring his own personality. Whitehead’s personal journey led him towards drag, and resulting in the artist developing a transfluid alter ego, Tricia Van Cleef.
Kneecap
By: Trevor Chartrand Rich Peppiatt’s Kneecap takes a fresh take on music biopics – a welcome approach to an otherwise tired genre. Unapologetically grimy and raw, music is the beating heart of this surprising and enticing gem. The movie chronicles the dramaticized origin of Kneecap, the titular hip-hop band from Northern Ireland. Comprised of Irish rappers Naoise Ó Cairealláin (stage name: Móglaí Bap), Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh (Mo Chara) and their mixer JJ Ó…
The Fabulous Four
The Fabulous Four is a photocopy of a photocopy. If you think I’ve used that criticism before, it’s because I have. However, the filmmakers behind this contrived Floridian comedy had no problem recycling other material, including their own stuff. So, you know what they say – “when in Key West…”
Oddity
Oddity is a decent horror endeavour where the scares are more memorable than the film itself. This ghost story, about a clairvoyant’s mission to find out the truth behind the death of her sister, is a haunting slow burn that loves to steep itself in atmospheric chills. But also, the production can’t help itself when given the opportunity for shriek-worthy jump scares. Writer/director Damian McCarthy (Caveat) shows plenty of skillful competence for building tension. Even…
Crossing
Levan Akin’s Crossing doesn’t take long to get going, but it takes a while for it to truly set in. Akin’s film, which he wrote and directed as well as co-edited, is about personal connections. As vague as that sounds, the concept explains itself as more characters intersect with each other.
Cora Bora
Comedienne Megan Stalter receives an overdue leading role in Hannah Pearl Utt’s Cora Bora. While the film may not make her an overnight star, similar to the likes of Bridesmaids’ Melissa McCarthy or Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’s Maria Bakalova, Cora Bora is a solid enough vehicle for Stalter to show her capabilities as a potential character actor.
Robot Dreams
Robot Dreams is a nice slice of easygoing entertainment, and it’s simple to see why it nabbed a recent Oscar nomination for Best Animated Film.
Sorry/Not Sorry
When he was at the top of his comedic and creative form, the New York Times ran an article accusing comedian Louis CK of indecent sexual behaviour involving a number of women who were coerced into his lewd activities. The comic was seemingly paying the consequences for his actions, and his victims finally had a collective voice. However, there wasn’t much longevity for justice. Louis CK reacquainted himself with success through independent endeavours, supported by…