I personally watched more films this year than in any year previous, and while much of this viewing was me finally chipping away at the sizeable watchlist I’ve been compiling over the years, I also tried to keep up with the many fantastic new releases that managed to breach our troubled waters and see the light of day. Let’s break them down.
Read MoreSoul is the best animated feature of the year. Fey’s performance, a necessary message, and Pixar quality VFX make for an incredible film for both children and their parents. Maybe then we can rediscover our soul just in time to put 2020 behind us.
Read MoreAfter watching some films on streaming VOD, experiencing some films at virtual film festivals, and catching a very limited selection of films in theaters, I’ve finally narrowed down my favorite movies from this year.
Read More“The Silent Partner uncovers the spirit of taking that festers within the spirit of giving.”
Read More“…what makes this movie so engaging is the mood and tone it generates from suspense and anticipation in relation to the ongoing disaster.”
Read MoreTeeming with world premieres, the announcement of the full 2021 festival lineup indicates a program full of powerful, impactful, and entertaining films across their Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories.
Read More“Mank never really plunges us into the real intrigue of a bygone Hollyworld. Instead, it's as if we are on a studio tour and our tour guide has ditched us and left us to our own devices.”
Read More“[Minor Premise] is a feverish, science-based psychological thriller that is at once both engrossing and frustratingly obtuse.”
Read More“The festival will run from January 28 through February 3, 2021 - a 7 day extravaganza packed with feature films, short films, immersive virtual interactivities, and more.”
Read MoreTime at film festivals over the past few months means we have great insight as to what you should keep an eye out for this December!
Read More“The acting talents in this film are immense, with all four members of the ensemble cast turning in deeply affecting performances.”
Read More“Alive is a sensitively sketched slice of life, told straight-up and without any winks or nods.”
Read More“It’s a movie that thrives on great performances.”
Read More“…The Present is a fantastic showcase for the restrained but powerful acting talents of Saleh Bakri and even Mariam Kanj.”
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