Dominic Ko takes a look at a zero-to-hero samurai comedy. “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” To …
JFTFP 2021: ‘Samurai Shifters’ Review
Film Reviews
A Method to Madness: ‘Malcolm and Marie’ Review
Shayeza Walid reviews a pandemic project from the creator of Euphoria about a couple whose relationship unravels over the course of an evening. The word …
JFTFP 2021: Soirée Review
Harry Mizumoto explores the tragic love story that unfolds across rural Japan. Trigger warnings for mentions of rape and sexual assault. I’ll admit, I was …
Sundance 2021: ‘John and the Hole’ Review
Editor-in-chief Pihla Pekkarinen finds disappointment in this Cannes-selected drama. On paper, and at first glance, John and the Hole appears rather impressive. 13-year-old outcast John …
Sundance 2021: Flee Review
Ellie Lachs praises an animated documentary about a refugee’s extraordinary journey to Denmark. In this documentary, director Jonas Rasmussen tells the story of his personal …
Sundance 2021: ‘Together Together’ Review
Editor-in-chief Pihla Pekkarinen appreciates the friendship portrayed in a new American comedy. Matt (Ed Helms) is a single man in his 40s, desperate to be …
Sundance 2021: ‘Life in a Day 2020’ Review
Editor-in-chief Tomi Haffety considers a collaborative documentary project about a day in 2020 around the world. A touching portrayal of humanity’s most intricate relationships, Life …
Sundance 2021: ‘Knocking’ Review
Alexander Hancock reviews dramatic horror ‘Knocking’ and its exploration into mental illness. After being discharged from the psychiatric ward, Molly’s journey back into the outside …
Sundance 2021: ‘In the Same Breath’ Review
Trigger Warning: This review concerns a documentary on the COVID-19 pandemic and may contain distressing content to some readers. Editor-in-chief Tomi Haffety considers a documentary …
Sundance 2021: ‘Land’ Review
Editor-in-chief Pihla Pekkarinen expresses disappointment in Robin Wright’s inspirational drama. Land had the luck to be this year’s obligatory high-budget Focus Features film premiering at …