Emily Jacobson

Film Festivals, reviews, Slamdance

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Slamdance 2024 Review: Love and Manipulation Combine in Zoë Eisenberg’s Confident “Chaperone”

by Emily Jacobson

January 23, 2024

The decade between 19 and 29 is perhaps the most tumultuous time of anyone’s life. Each year brings on great change as you transition from adolescence to a fully formed

reviews, Sundance, Sundance 40

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Sundance 40 Review: Klaudia Reynicke’s “Reinas,” a moving ode to sisterhood and motherhood

by Emily Jacobson

January 23, 2024

As children, there is little we perceive about the outside world that doesn’t directly impact our own inner world. Sacrifices made by parents go unnoticed. The danger we put ourselves

Chicago, Chicago International Film Festival, reviews

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CIFF 2023 Review: “Departing Seniors,” directed by Clare Cooney

by Emily Jacobson

October 19, 2023

“Departing Seniors” screened opening night of The 59th Chicago International Film Festival on October 11, 2023. The final week of senior year of high school can be full of surprises.

Chicago, Chicago International Film Festival, Film Festivals, reviews

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CIFF 2023 Review: “The Beautiful Summer,” directed by Laura Luchetti

by Emily Jacobson

October 17, 2023

“The Beautiful Summer” is screening this afternoon at AMC NEWCITY at 2:30 PM as part of the Women in Cinema and Outlook program. Adolescence is universal. No matter the time

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