We discuss Sundance’s Spotlight Program and its history as the only feature film program at the festival dedicated to films that premiered at other festivals. We also discuss this year’s selections, including The Eight Mountains, L’Immensità, and Joyland.
Women Directors
In honour of #52filmsbywomen, we've collected all of our reviews of films directed by women and interviews with female directors all in one place.
Sundance 2023 E1: What to watch at the festival
In this episode, we preview the Sundance 2023 Film Festival and discuss the films we’re most excited for at the festival and why. We also give some context about the kinds of films we’ve discovered (and been disappointed by) at past film festivals, and discuss Sundance alum returning to this year’s festival.
Review: Other People’s Children is Rebecca Zlotowski’s best film
Alex Heeney reviews Rebecca Zlotowski’s new film Other People’s Children, about a woman approaching forty, trying to figure out how to be a parent when she may no longer be able to be a biological one.
Dr. Jules Koostachin’s Broken Angel, MisTik, and more at ImagineNative 2022
The 2022 ImagineNative Film Festival was a showcase for new talents: Dr. Jules Koostachin’s Broken Angel and MisTik, and Gail Maurice’s ROSIE.
Quick Thoughts Film Review: Joanna Hogg’s The Eternal Daughter
Joanna Hogg’s film The Eternal Daughter is an unexpected sequel to her Souvenir duology: a ghost story exploring the creative process and a mother-daughter relationship.
E129: Highlights of 2022 fall film festivals
On this episode, we discuss some of our favourite films from the 2022 fall festivals, first features, and the dominance of Netflix Movies