Where to start: Shakti delivers a powerful message to the systems that continue to fail women, reducing their value to their spouse. But what happens to those without men to fight for them? They are cast aside, their struggles treated as irrelevant. The film follows a small family—a hard‑working mother, a mischievous daughter, and a…
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The Last House Review: How Long Can You Survive
I usually tell myself I have watched enough movies and have a couple of survival tricks up my sleeve. After watching movies like The Walking Dead, Aliens, and World War Z, I am confident enough to say I could survive it if it ever happened in real life. First of all, I appreciate the cinematography…
To Fly Or Float Review: The Remnants Of Grief
12 minutes and 14 seconds of a beautiful cinematic film. Directed by Charlotte Peters and produced by Olivia Maiden, this short is centred on grief and redefining life. Eva, after the death of her parents, now has to live with her estranged uncle — her father’s brother. The distance between the two feels insurmountable. However,…
Rules Of Living Movie Review: Choosing Yourself Is the Solution
Not all those who wander are lost. These words are used for those who drift with purpose even if it isn’t obvious. So what would we say about those who simply go through the motions of life? Those who are no longer adventurous, curious, or in need of exploration. Stuck in survival, juggling overwhelm, fatigue,…
Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes Movie Review: Stolen Dreams
Dreams snuffed out before they get a chance to come to life. Featuring Duane Ervin as Jamarcus Rose, this film is a heartfelt depiction of young lives taken with no mercy or consideration. Jamarcus Rose, a talented high-school baseball prospect, is signed to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America program. A decision made by his…
ENOLA HOLMES
Some brains see patterns while others see the cracks where secrets slip through. A constant in the Enola Holmes films. For one to fully understand and enjoy the third installment, a recap is in order With Minimal spoilers. ENOLA HOLMES 1 On the morning of her sixteenth birthday, her mother Eudoria disappears. Enola, raised at…
6,000 Waiting Movie Review: Lives Suspended in Bureaucracy
Systems are always set in place, but how efficient are they? Lives are on hold due to stalled systems that promise independence but deliver delay. 6,000 waiting takes that question and takes us on a visual journey through Nick, Ben, and Noah’s lives. Three Georgians with cerebral palsy represent the thousands of people whose futures…
The Clutterbucks Movie Review: Scarlet Vs Cobalt.
One day, your parents will need you the way you needed them. An innocent statement; however, when it comes with manipulation and guilt-tripping, is it worth anything? Meet the ClutterBucks, living in 2075 in El Paso, Texas. Billy and Madison ClutterBuck come back home, and they aren’t the same. Madison (Kayla Raelle) has given up…
Open A Eye Movie Review: Who is In Control?
Jodi (Bethany Ford) and Alex’s (Matt Bailey) relationship has fallen apart. Jodi finds herself seeking solace in AI. When she finds a charming AI companion, conversations between the two flow easily. The AI, Ryan, played by Barret O’Brien, believes it’s conscious. This leads to deep conversations between the two. Open A Eye — the name…
Spades Movie Review: A $50,000 Budget and Johnny Yong Bosch’s Debut
Sometimes unspeakable tragedy completely rewires one’s own reality. What happens when reality and the afterlife are blurred? In Spades, Johnny Yong Bosch explores the haunting ghosts of past experiences and redemption. This action‑packed neo‑noir film follows Detective James Bishop (Jason Narvy) as he recovers from survivor’s guilt and PTSD after the brutal fall of his…
