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TIFF: A Harsh Homecoming for Odysseus in ‘The Return’

Returning home after a long time away with no communication is always uncomfortable. In the age of cell phones and emails, not being in touch feels like a deliberate choice, but in the time of the Trojan War long before the advent of modern technology, failure to send word was considerably more excusable. Literature fans…

Film Review – ‘Wildflower’ is a Standard Film with Expressive Characters and a Great Cast

The world doesn’t work the same way for everyone, and people are often boxed into expectations others have of them that may not be realistic or fair. Development disabilities in particular have led to people being alternately underestimated and underserved, far too often with cruel judgments about capability. Wildflower is an ultimately uplifting story inspired…

SXSW Exclusive Video Interview: Director Luke Gilford on ‘National Anthem’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Luke Gilford is not a classically trained filmmaker, but he has worked extensively as a photographer. His series National Anthem looks at the International Gay Rodeo Association, an organization that honors the classic tenets of American rodeo but celebrates rather than rejects diversity. Now,…

Film Review – ‘Moonfall’ is Roland Emmerich’s Latest Visually Stunning but Predictable Sci-fi Disaster Thriller

The fight to save and protect humanity from a surprising uprise by an antagonistic force in the science field has long intrigued audiences, in terms of entertainment, but has become increasingly realistic and relatable in recent years. Expert action-thriller filmmaker, Roland Emmerich is once again showcasing how humanity around the world must learn how to…