Beginning off as a walk in the shoes of librarians at a city public library, The Public soon becomes a thought-provoking spotlight on social issues hitting community hubs around the world. Directed and written by, and starring Emilio Estevez, The Public centres around librarian Stuart Goodson (Estevez) and his friendship with a small group of homeless library patrons … [Read more...] about The Public – Film Review
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Booksmart – Film Review
Finally, a teen film that leaves the toilet humour and sexist jokes of what we’ve had so far - with a handful of exceptions - far behind. Under the helm of Will Ferrell in an executive producer chair and first-time direction from actor Olivia Wilde, Booksmart is an intelligent film about acceptance, friendship and growing up. The main characters of Molly (Beanie Feldstein) … [Read more...] about Booksmart – Film Review
Claire Darling – Film Review
https://youtu.be/NR3YiIMT4GI Claire Darling presents a thought-provoking glimpse into the minds of those who suffer with the maladies of old age. Legendary actress Catherine Deneuve portrays a matured woman dealing with memory loss and confronting her own mortality head-on. On the first day of summer, reclusive millionaire Claire (Deneuve) lays all of her worldly objects … [Read more...] about Claire Darling – Film Review
My Big Gay Italian Wedding – Film Review
https://youtu.be/RDDRM3kbXz4 An audience hit at the 2018 Italian Film Festival, My Big Gay Italian Wedding, makes a slow start towards navigating topical same-sex marriage through a traditional family relationship. Antonio (Cristiano Caccamo) makes his boyfriend Paolo (Salvatore Esposito) the happiest man when he finally proposes marriage. Paolo is ecstatic although … [Read more...] about My Big Gay Italian Wedding – Film Review
The Reports on Sarah and Saleem – Film Review
https://youtu.be/r913j8rbkT8 The Reports on Sarah & Saleem tells the story of Sarah (Sivane Kretchner), an Israeli café owner who lives in West Jerusalem, and Saleem (Adeeb Safadi), a Palestinian deliveryman from East Jerusalem. It makes for an engrossing tale set across a deeply-divided region. Saleem runs nightly deliveries from the West to the East. The job … [Read more...] about The Reports on Sarah and Saleem – Film Review