This dynamic, often poetic dystopian thriller draws one in with its immediacy. Shot on location in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it's set in the distant future, but its contemporary issues prove stunning.
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2021 SXSW Film Festival Review: ‘The Oxy Kingpins’
'The OXY Kingpins' gives a valuable perspective on the impact of corporations on our society's opioid addiction.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Nasrin’
'Nasrin' is a heartbreaking and powerful movie detailing one woman's courageous fight for freedom - watch it if you dare.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche’
'Poly Styrene: I'm A Cliché' is a heartbreaking and empowering film telling the story of one of the great figures of British punk.
Read More »Film Q&A: ‘Miss Virginia’ and the Real Miss Virginia
'Miss Virginia' tells the story of community activist Virginia Walden Ford and her fight to mobilize citizens of Washington, DC, to achieve better, safer schools.
Read More »Rising Star Ericka Black: Networking to the Top
You need to network to succeed in entertainment. Here is Ericka Black's networking tale.
Read More »Film Review: The Intriguing ‘Go/Don’t Go’
An intriguing feature debut by a young filmmaker.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Garden Left Behind’
'The Garden Left Behind' is one of those rare movies which manages to convey a message without sacrificing quality. If you care about human rights see this movie.
Read More »Film Review: ‘Sleepless Beauty’
Well made and intriguing, this film misses the mark by two percent but signals better work to come from the filmmakers.
Read More »Film Review: ‘The Dark Divide’ with David Cross and Debra Messing – Dark but Hopeful
A timid butterfly expert sets out across "The Dark Divide" in search of butterflies, but finds secrets about nature and himself.
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