There is so much beauty in the craftsmanship of Runner, especially the cinematography and composition. But at the same time, there are deep rooted problems, most notably the weak plot and try-hard dialogue.
[Relative] clearly wants to be about complication, but just isn’t. Characters throughout the film describe the Frank family as dysfunctional. While individual characters are dysfunctional, that dysfunction is shown to stem from the family itself or how it functions
Crumb is a difficult documentary to know how to talk about. The formal qualities are all understated and the director’s presence so unfelt that any conversation about the film can really only veer to being about the subjects. Even in more fly-on-the-wall […]
NOTE: From September 12 – 19, I attended the CICFF to watch New Dimensions, their newest festival program for young adults 18 – 25 years of age. This is one of the two short reviews I will write on my favorite entries […]
NOTE: From September 12 – 19, I attended the CICFF to watch New Dimensions, their newest festival program for young adults 18 – 25 years of age. This is one of the two short reviews I will write on my favorite entries […]
The strongest parts of this film come from Djinns narrative. This is truly the heart of the film; its emotional epicenter.