BERLINALE 2020 - Isabella (Encounters)
Everything from the cinematography by Fernando Lockett to the acting of Maria Villar and Augustina Muñoz feels extremely talented and vibrant
BFI Flare 2020 - A Battle in Waterloo (short)
Writer-director Emma Moffat's short film Battle of Waterloo is a remarkably poignant and profound short that utterly engulfs its audience with a compelling and clever juxtaposed plot.
BERLINALE 2020 - Death of Nintendo
Raya Martin’s Death of Nintendo is a light-hearted, fun coming of age story
SXSW 2020 - I'll Meet You There
Iram Parveen Bilal's I'll Meet You There not only as an engaging and profound story on race in America but a vital captivating story of the multifaceted dynamic of what religion means in the household
AKIRA KUROSAWA: A Celebration of a Filmmaking Icon
To celebrate Akira Kurosawa’s tremendous legacy CLAPPER will run a curated retrospective of his works with an aim to underscore the enduring relevance of his immense filmmaking output
BERLINALE 2020 - The Notes of Anna Azzori / A Mirror that Travels through Time (Gli appunti di Anna Azzori / Uno specchio che viaggia nel tempo)
Gli appunti di Anna Azzori / Uno specchio che viaggia nel tempo (The Notes of Anna Azzori / A Mirror that Travels through Time) is, more or less, an unwatchable albeit profoundly personal tale that discusses an array of societal issues
IFFR 2020 - The Trouble with Nature
The Trouble with Nature blends charismatic and over the top comedy with genuine touching emotion that creates an experience that is fun at first but quickly grows haunting and memorable
BERLINALE 2020 - Entre perro y lobo
Irene Gutiérrez' film Entre perro y lobo maybe stoic and silent but its voice on political poisoning and isolation of identity and mind is loud and clear.
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator is an upsetting documentary, but it is an example of why these stories need to be told and, more importantly, why they need to be listened to.
BERLINALE 2020 - Always Amber
Always Amber solidifies itself not only as a thoroughly captivating feature but a film that acts as a haven and refuge for those who are not comfortable as they are at this point in their lives, ultimately giving hope to those who need it the most.
The Platform
The Platform is a thoroughly entertaining and well-made genre piece
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
There is nothing in Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution that demands attention or deserves audience’s time
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme: Organ (Ano Hi No Orugan)
Emiko Hiramatsu's Ano Hi No Orugan (Organ) is a delightfully crafted and delicately produced drama
BERLINALE 2020 - Irmã (Sisters in the End of the World)
Irmã (Sisters in the End of the World) is a thematically ambivalent and enigmatic drama with an intensely claustrophobic narrative and wonderfully rich performances
Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones would be far more inclined to have been an eight or ten-part series to dig far deep in the political and societal landscape of this harrowing moment in history
BERLINALE 2020 - Berlin Alexanderplatz
Berlin Alexanderplatz is an underwhelming piece that hides its timely thematic landscape beneath a thick layer of tedium
BERLINALE 2020 - A Common Crime (Un crimen común)
There is a tremendous amount of thematic power incorporated into this picture in subtle nuances that grow and smoulder with a profound conversation on societal pressures
Military Wives
With a decent enough combination of strong performances and a crowd-pleasing story, the plain and simple Military Wives falls into the category of being just about fine
James Vs His Future Self
James vs His Future Self holds a significant focus on character rather than spectacle which is something to certainly admire
Bloodshot
There is not a single inch of passion or creativity on display here, or any remarkable craftsmanship from the get-go