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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

reviews, Sundance, Sundance 40, Thelma

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Sundance 40 Review: June Squibb Shines in the Splendid Comedy, “Thelma”

by Peyton Robinson

January 20, 2024

Writer-director Josh Margolin’s feature debut, “Thelma,” is a splendid gem of hilarity and heart. Thelma (June Squibb) is a 90 year old woman, who after falling victim to a phone

Film Festivals, new orleans film festival, Profile, reviews

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We Are Who We Depend On: Wrap-Up of the 2023 New Orleans Film Festival

by Rebecca Martin

November 29, 2023

“We know that our rising tide lifts all boats. We are who we depend on, so we create spaces where we can uplift each other. This is not a place

Chicago International Film Festival, Film Festivals, International Films, reviews

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CIFF 2023 Review: “Paradise is Burning,” (“Paradiset Brinner”) directed by Mika Gustafson

by Peyton Robinson

October 22, 2023

“Paradise is Burning” screened as part of The 59th Chicago International Film Festival on October 18, 2023, as part of the International Competition. Writer-director Mika Gustafson’s “Paradise is Burning” is

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 International Film Festival, Film Festivals, International Films, reviews

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CIFF 2023 Review: “Sisterhood,” (“HLM Pussy”) directed by Nora El Hourch

by Peyton Robinson

October 19, 2023

“Sisterhood” screened as part of The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, learn more about this film! Nora El Hourch’s feature debut “Sisterhood” (french title: “HLM Pussy”) is an emboldened dossier

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

Asian American, personal essay, reviews

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Celine Song’s “Past Lives” is a modern romance that is ageless

by Rebecca Martin

June 8, 2023

Filmmaker Celine Song had a unique moment when her childhood sweetheart and her husband met. This moment was very significant to her, and it became the seed of her film,

Film Festivals, reviews, Sexual Assault Awareness

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Cinema Femme Short Film Festival Critics’ Choice: “Caroline”review

by Peyton Robinson

May 9, 2023

Juli Del Prete and her short film “Caroline” was awarded the Critics’ Choice award for the 2023 Cinema Femme Short Film Festival. With their award recognition a review was written

essay, Film Festivals, International Films, personal essay, reviews

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Dhaka International Film Festival 2023: Female Characters in the Modern Bengali Cinema

by Elena Rubashevskaja

February 14, 2023

The festival year started for me in a most unexpected way, on January 14, 2023, I landed in Bangladesh, a place I’d never been before and would not have normally

Film Festivals, reviews, Sundance

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Cinema Femme: Sundance and Slamdance 2023 wrap-up!

by cinemafemme

February 1, 2023

Words from Managing Editor Rebecca Martin Fagerholm: When we watch films, we desire a connection that enlightens and represents who we really are as people. This year at Sundance, I