The following is an interview that took place at South By Southwest 2018. It has been edited for this VIFF interview. “Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable is about one of the great photographers of the 20th century. If you’re a fan of street photography, you probably already know (and love) his work. But it’s […]
VIFF 2018 Interview: Meet the creators of SCIENCE FAIR!
NOTE: The following interview took place at this year’s South By Southwest Film Festival and has been edited for re-use for my coverage of VIFF 2018. “Science Fair follows nine students and one mentor on their journey to the International Science & Engineering Fair, or ISEF, which is like the Olympics of science […]
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: The Twenty Best & More
Oh, heavenly TIFF. The Toronto International Film Festival is a stunning behemoth that is a complete celebration of film, so many of them, in the busiest and most populated city in Canada. Out of all of the film festivals I attend every year, there is just something special about Toronto’s film culture. Of course […]
TIFF 2018 Interview: WHEN ARABS DANCED director Jawad Rhalib
“The film is an alarm signal that I urgently draw. But also a sensual ode to Arab Muslim culture and freedom. They are artists who resist and refuse to remain silent in the face of the increasingly violent Islamist threat.” Director Jawad Rhalib on WHEN ARABS DANCED which screens at TIFF 2018. Congratulations on your […]
TIFF 2018 Interview: JIRGA director Benjamin Gilmour
“Shot in extraordinary conditions in Afghanistan, Jirga follows the story of an Australian war veteran who returns to Kandahar searching for the family of a civilian he accidentally killed during the war, and offering himself up to the village justice system – the Jirga.” Director Benjamin Gilmour on JIRGA which screens at the 2018 edition […]
TIFF 2018 Interview: DZIADZIO director Aaron Ries
“As summer days grow longer, 22-year old Stefania – who lives with her aging grandfather – begins to spiral into fantasy in this unpredictable and darkly comedic drama about intergenerational disconnect and malaise. Buckle up, Dziadzio is a 12 minute ride.” Director Aaron Ries on DZIADZIO which screens at the 2018 edition of the Toronto […]
BLACKKKLANSMAN Review – Based On Some Fo’ Real, Fo’ Real S**T
In November of 1992, my life was changed forever. My parents took me to a Saturday night screening of MALCOLM X in the biggest theater in my home town. I was a casual movie buff at that time and enjoyed some of the major studio movies on the big screen and watched some movies on […]
SKATE KITCHEN Review – The Subculture of the Revolutionary Girls Who Skate
The “rowdy ass girl crew” known as the SKATE KITCHEN, are here to give people a new perspective on the male dominated community of skateboarding. Following the same title of the movie, The Skate Kitchen is a real group of girls who like to shred and inspire other female skaters in Brooklyn and around the […]
THE MEG Review: A Jaws Lite Guilty Pleasure
Thank god for Jason Statham. Maybe he is the same guy in all of his movies, but he does that guy better than anyone else. He is cool, funny, ripped, and charismatic all at the same time, which makes him perfect for roles like this. I was really happy not to see Dwayne “The […]
LUBA Interview – On The Film Festival Circuit
Every now and then you get sent a copy of a movie you have never heard of, sit down to watch it and find a true discovery that you want to see more of. LUBA, this little Canadian movie that could, is definitely one of these experiences. It’s a Toronto story that feels all too […]
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT Review – The Definitive Action Movie of 2018
Anyone who is a regular moviegoer these days will notice the plethora of sequels, remakes and franchise movies dominating the box office charts and hogging up nearly every screen in a multiplex. Of course, we live in a mass-moviegoing climate where money talks and the majority of people want the exact same movie over and […]
WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON, ACTIVIST review: Rebellious In More Ways Than One
Only a few people can be accredited to the rise of punk culture through fashion, and Vivienne Westwood reigns supreme. Westwood’s way of provocative fashion was often overlooked and joked about in the industry despite her being awarded designer of the year two years in a row. However, one thing the fashion industry couldn’t do […]
JURASSIC WORLD FALLEN KINGDOM – The Mighty Have…
The majority of joy experienced with 1993’s JURASSIC PARK had a lot to do NOT just with the dinosaur action, terror and revolutionary visual effects work, but the fact we were witnessing a theme park that we absolutely wanted to visit ourselves. A lot of people would LOVE to take a chartered helicopter to a […]
HEREDITARY: Are You Ready For This?
The mainstream audience is not ready for the newest commercial art house horror film. HEREDITARY uses the power of subtleness to pull off one of the most terrifying viewings in recent memory. This film will not only terrify you, it will also subdue you causing you to be locked into your seat trying to figure […]
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRÉ: The Documentary Of The Latest Fashion!
At no point in my life have I ever purchased an issue of Vogue, let alone ANY fashion magazine. My experience is limited to only a few scant documentaries on the subject. My first exposure was the outstanding THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE featuring the lovely Anna Wintour as she was followed by a crew putting together […]