I'M STILL HERE avoids sensationalism to show reality of '70s Brazil
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
I’m Still Here avoids overt sensationalism by centering its attention on the hardships that the Paiva family had to grapple with.
OCEANS ARE THE REAL CONTINENTS is a poetically observant journey through memory
By Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
If the viewer can gazingly look at these characters as intently as the film does, then it’s a deeply rewarding film that won’t fade away from my memory anytime soon.
TRANSPLANT explores the challenges of becoming a world class doctor
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
Transplant examines the cost of greatness through the lens of a surgical resident that is aiming to be a heart transplant surgeon.
VERMIGLIO looks at a 20th century village coming to terms with women's autonomy
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
A small mountain village called Vermiglio is far enough from World War II to not feel its effects, but war eventually is carried back to the village.
CLOUD is a multifaceted look at how we treat others online
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
While it’s a compelling package, filled with commentary and fun filmmaking, it's a package that ultimately has a few items missing.
SUMMERLIGHT...AND THEN COMES THE NIGHT tells the story of a small Icelandic community
by Jon Jansen, Staff Writer
The beautiful backdrop of its setting is capturing, but while the place they’re in looks spectacular, the narrative itself lands in an unspectacular place.
BLACK DOG gets in the way of its own story
by Jon Jansen, Staff Writer
Despite its heavy-handed approach, Black Dog still finds enough in one of its characters to bring some intrigue to this standard coming-of-age story.