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: ‘John and the Hole’ Review
Film Reviews
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 …
Sundance 2021: ‘Passing’ Review
Ellie Lachs reviews Rebecca Hall’s dramatic directorial debut exploring the practice of ‘passing’ and the questions it raises about racial identities. Based on Nella Larson’s …
Sundance 2021: ‘How It Ends’ Review
Alexander Hancock reviews an end-of-the-world feature shot entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a colossal asteroid makes its fateful trek to planet earth, 30-something year …
JFTFP 2021: ‘Shape of Red’ Review
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme runs from February 19th until March 10th, and this year focuses on the theme of ‘This is My Place’, …