Month: January 2010
Armless – Review
John suffers from body integrity identity disorder, an unusual condition where individuals wish to remove their limbs—John wants to cut off both of his arms. … read more
Bran Nue Dae – Review
Set in 1969 Australia, the film follows Willie, a young aboriginal boy whose evangelical mother has sent him to Catholic boarding school in the hopes that he will join the priesthood. … read more
Double Take – Review
Johan Grimonprez’s second documentary is the epitome of the Sundance Film Festival’s core foundation. … read more
Kick in Iran – Review
Abdollahyan’s documentary provides a glimpse into the restricted lives of women in Iran, but also details the unique bond between a female Olympic athlete and her perfectionist coach. … read more
Waiting for Superman – Review
America’s schools are failing. Despite all the presidents who have committed themselves to education reform and the millions that have been poured into America’s pubic schools, there has been little improvement for nearly 40 years. … read more
One Too Many Mornings – Review
First impressions can instantly make or break a relationship. Meet Fischer (Stephen Hale), an alcoholic handyman who lives rent-free inside a church. … read more
New Low – Review
From the moment the film begins, it’s abundantly clear Wendell is a neurotic social coward always determined to harp on the negative aspects of himself and others, especially his girlfriends.
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Obselidia – Review
As technology renders objects obsolete with increasing speed, we realize more quickly that nothing lasts forever. George, an introverted yet studious librarian, spends his off-hours documenting all things archaic. … read more
His & Hers – Review
In an attempt to create a cohesive story by using a group of random females and the men in their lives, director Ken Wardrop chronologically profiles 70 different Irish women in various stages of life. … read more
Drones – Review
One of the biggest crowd-pleasers of Slamdance 2010, this film uses actors and location to craft something unique in American cinema. … read more