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BAFTA SHORT THE OUT: Substance Abuse, a Tragic Blight

A film review by Sonya McCloud Writer and director Harry Brandrick’s THE OUT tells a difficult, but important, story about addiction and it’s grasp on families. Brandrick has brought a personal experience of substance abuse to the screen; his father a heroin addict with stints in and out of prison has left a lasting memory. This gives Brandrick a very personal, and realistic, lens to … Continue reading BAFTA SHORT THE OUT: Substance Abuse, a Tragic Blight

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OSCAR SHORT THE DEPORTATION OF A MODEL CITIZEN: A Tragedy of Life

A film review by Jamie Richardson When I read the title, I felt a tightening of my chest and knots in my stomach; however, a film that speaks for the unspoken, that puts facts into film and portrays them with such depth, belief and emotion, evokes a rising and a following that any person irrespective of status or background can voice their support by simply … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT THE DEPORTATION OF A MODEL CITIZEN: A Tragedy of Life

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OSCAR SHORT LIFE RENDERED “Where two worlds meet, yet are far apart in every aspect”

A film review by Sonya McCloud Emma Needell’s LIFE RENDERED shares a story of a sublime and beautiful coming together of two very different worlds, the farmhouse which is planted in a vast expanse of breath-taking green rolling countryside and the other an escapism into a pixelated world somewhere in the ether. A story of a sublime and beautiful coming together of two very different … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT LIFE RENDERED “Where two worlds meet, yet are far apart in every aspect”

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OSCAR SHORT SOME STILL SEARCH – A very sobering film

A film review by Jamie Richardson Director Nesaru Tchaas’ live-action short film SOME STILL SEARCH follows the simultaneous stories of a woman in ICE detention, and the 5-year-old boy she’s left behind. The film received its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Tchaas’ film shares a harrowing story of those less fortunate, a story that is a shock to the system. Tchaas … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT SOME STILL SEARCH – A very sobering film

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OSCAR SHORT LOOK AT ME – An enriching tale full of anger and fury that is always bubbling close to the surface

A film review by Jamie Richardson Sally Potter’s LOOK AT ME shares an enriching tale full of anger and fury that is always bubbling close to the surface. The performances by Javier Bardem of a talented artist battling his own demons of a past life and recovering addict are expressed very strongly. Chris Rock is the exact opposite, he is articulate and calm; his words … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT LOOK AT ME – An enriching tale full of anger and fury that is always bubbling close to the surface

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