Category: Film Review

Film Review, Films

Suzannah Mirghani’s AL-SIT challenges women’s empowerment

Many times we take for granted the freedom of choice we have living in a western society. Coming from a typically Pakistani background myself I can really relate with the  culture in this beautifully depicted film. Many women do not have the freedom to choose whom they marry, especially in small villages. Al-Sit follows the story of young Nafisa (Mihad Murtada) who lives in a village … Continue reading Suzannah Mirghani’s AL-SIT challenges women’s empowerment

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Awards Season, Film Review

Luke Benward displays his directing charisma in the Oscar worthy contender BOYS

Boys explores the story of two young friends, one coming from an elite household the other coming from somewhat a broken home who are playing in the desert when fun and games takes a very dark turn. In the opening of the trailer, you can see Cameron Crovetti (“Big Little Lies”) sitting in a bathtub streaked with blood, leading the audience to wonder what happened. Boys … Continue reading Luke Benward displays his directing charisma in the Oscar worthy contender BOYS

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Awards Season, Film Review

EDICIUS director Uzo Oleh is a cinematic genius

Written and Directed by the award-winning filmmaker and photographer Uzo Oleh, EDICIUS explores the story of Jason (Michael Socha – from television’s Chernobyl) a lawyer who has always adopted shortcuts rather than the latter, however he finds himself in over his head with a client who seems to be more a foe than a friend. Uzo Oleh has worked with some of the biggest names … Continue reading EDICIUS director Uzo Oleh is a cinematic genius

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Film Review

Missy Male’s WERE TOO GOOD FOR THIS is challenging disability and stigma

When we see someone with a visible disability, we often find ourselves feeling pity for them, thinking they must need so much care and attention, how do they get by? Director Missy Malek’s We’re Too Good For This challenges this thinking in quite an unorthodox manner. This fantastic short explores the story of friends Anthony (Asa Hems), Julian (Jayden Reid), Scott (Keron Day), and Fatima … Continue reading Missy Male’s WERE TOO GOOD FOR THIS is challenging disability and stigma

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