SIFF 2021 Review: Amy Tan: An Unintended Memoir

Year: 2021 Runtime: 102 minutes Director: James Redford By Joan Amenn Amy Tan is a critically acclaimed author of many books, the most famous being The Joy Luck Club.It would have been so easy for director James Redford to create a shallow, glossy overview of her astounding success. Instead, he treats us to an intimate and at times harrowing story of a woman who encompasses … Continue reading SIFF 2021 Review: Amy Tan: An Unintended Memoir

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Animated, Film Festivals, Film Reviews

SIFF 2021 Review: The Bears’ Famous Invasion

Year: 2019 Runtime: 82 minutes Directors: Lorenzo Mittotti Starring: Thomas Bidegain, Leila Bekhti, Jean Claude-Carriere, Thierry Hancisse By: Tom Moore Through visually stunning and eye-catching animation as well as charming storytelling, director Lorenzo Mittotti’s adaptation of Dino Buzzati’s famous Italian children’s book of a similar name brings the imaginative illustrations and story to life. The film, set in a fantastical version of Sicily, tells the … Continue reading SIFF 2021 Review: The Bears’ Famous Invasion