There are certain subjects that have become the fodder for comedians looking for a quick laugh by aiming at the low-hanging fruit, to the point where misinformation can exist purely for the sake of cheap humour, leading to audiences being misled into thinking something to be true, when in reality it is the opposite. Yet,…
Parting Glances (1986)
Nothing bounds a community together like shared trauma, and the most valiant of artists are those who are able to step forward in an effort to capture the intricacies of these challenges, particularly at a time when it was often difficult to tell such stories, Bill Sherwood is not a name that many can recall…
The Divide (2021)
Whenever the world is plunged into any form of chaos, it is always the first responders that tend to be the most reliable in keeping order, and we currently have more reason than ever before to celebrate these hardworking men and women that put themselves on the frontlines to defend and protect us, offering everyone…
In a Year of 13 Moons (1978)
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they are supposed to make the decision as to who they want to be, or at least this is the social mandate that has been consistently communicated for as long as we have been sentient. As society has grown, so has the tendency to place individuals into…
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Originality is a concept that is becoming increasingly more optional as Hollywood lays out their future plans, and there is ultimately very little point in resisting or wishing that the system would change – the industry is simply becoming overrun with sequels, reboots, revivals and remakes, a quartet of terms that have divided audiences and…
Rafiki (2018)
For every city, there is usually at least one filmmaker that is its definitive poet laureate. New York City has Woody Allen, London has Mike Leigh, Tokyo has Yasujirō Ozu, Rome has Federico Fellini – the list goes on ad infinitum, and the act of pairing cities with specific filmmakers is often quite fascinating. Nairobi…
Drop (2025)
The more famous a filmmaker, the more likely it is that entire generations will be in search of ways to emulate their work – and very few directors have been the source of as much imitation as Alfred Hitchcock, whose exceptional and prolific career spurred half a decade of young directors who sought to draw…
Time to Leave (2005)
Saying goodbye is never easy, but it’s often worse to lose someone without having the opportunity to express your love and affection, even if it is for the last time. This is one of the few blessings given to those who are diagnosed with a terminal illness – in cases where a disease can be…
Party Girl (1995)
There was a very specific point somewhere between the late 1980s and early 1990s where many films tended to gravitate towards exploring the folly of youth – no longer were teenagers and young adults viewed as world-weary, complex individuals worried about their future (as was the case with the iconic films made by John Hughes),…
National Anthem (2024)
Some people are born to be a part of a community, others have to spend their formative years navigating a hostile world to find a sense of belonging. In both cases, it is clear that we all exist to fit in somewhere, even if only on the margins, and finding the right place for ourselves…
The Postmodern Pelican 