Category: Indie Film

Female Characters, Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Indie Film, Reviews, Underrepresented in Film, Women in Film, World Cinema

Review: The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future

Year: 2022 Runtime: 93 minutes Director: Francisca Alegria Writers: Francisca Alegria, Manuela Infante, Fernanda Urrejola Actors: Mia Maestro, Enzo Ferrada Rosati, Leonor Varela, Alfredo Castro, Marcial Tagle By Joan Amenn Just to answer the most burning question readers of this review will have, no cows sing in this film. The title, like the film, is a gloriously surreal plunge into magical realism. Be prepared to … Continue reading Review: The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future

jmamennLeave a comment
Atlanta Film Festival, Documentaries, Female Filmmakers, Film Festivals, Indie Film, Short Film, Women in Film

Atlanta Film Festival 2023: Favorites of the Fest

By Brian Skutle I have two documentaries that screened at the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival that I wasn’t able to watch at the festival, but hope to review later in the month, but before that happens, I wanted to highlight some of my favorites of the festival, feature films, short films, and performances from women and POC that I’ve found myself thinking about as I … Continue reading Atlanta Film Festival 2023: Favorites of the Fest

bslemurgeekLeave a comment
Female Characters, Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Film Reviews, Indie Film, Women in Film

Film Review: A Thousand and One

Year: 2023 Runtime: 117 minutes Directed by/Written By: A.V. Rockwell Actors: Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Josiah Cross, William Catlett, Aven Courtney By Tom Moore The feature directorial debut of A.V. Rockwell, “A Thousand and One,” is a deeply moving portrayal of motherhood and a prolific era in New York City led by incredible performances and steady direction. The film follows Inez (Teyana Taylor) – … Continue reading Film Review: A Thousand and One

Tom MooreLeave a comment
Female Characters, Female Filmmaker, Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Film Festivals, Indie Film, LGBTQ Cinema, Women in Film

Jess Plus None: BFI Flare 2023 review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 101 minutes Written and directed by Mandy Fabian Actors: Abby Miller, Marielle Scott, Rory O’Malley, Matt Walsh, Alexis Krause, Tate Ellington, Craig Thomas, Shalim Ortiz, Asenneth del Toro, Scott Speiser, Michael Dunn, Scout Durwood By Sarah Manvel It’s unclear how old this group of shakily connected but long-term friends are supposed to be. The plot revolves around them coming together for a … Continue reading Jess Plus None: BFI Flare 2023 review

Sarah ManvelLeave a comment
Female Filmmakers, Film Festivals, Film Reviews, Horror, Indie Film, Renegade Film Festival, Reviews

Black Lake Director’s Cut: Renegade Film Festival 2023 Review

Year: 2023 Running Time: 90 minutes Written and Directed by K/XI By Brian Skutle Director’s Cuts are always a dicey situation for a film. Sometimes, they can help correct films that had studio interference, like “Blade Runner” (1982), “Dark City” (1998) or “Justice League” (2017), and sometimes, they are able to allow the director to give a fuller representation of their initial vision, like the … Continue reading Black Lake Director’s Cut: Renegade Film Festival 2023 Review

bslemurgeekLeave a comment
Activism, Female Filmmakers, Feminism, Film Festivals, Film Reviews, Horror, Indie Film, Renegade Film Festival, Reviews

Give Me an A: Renegade Film Festival 2023 Review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 101 minutes Written by: Natasha Halevi (Created by, “Wraparound – The Cheerleaders,” “Abigail,” “Vascectopia”), Megan Swertlow (“The Voiceless”), Bonnie Discepolo (“DTF”), Trevor Munson (“DTF”), Danin Jacquay (“Good Girl”), Matthew Vorce (“Good Girl”), Annie Bond (“Our Precious Babies”), Sarah Kopkin (“The Walk”), Lexx Fusco (“mediEVIL”), Rowan Fitzgibbon (“mediEVIL”), Madison Hatfield (“Sweetie”), Megan Rosati (“Plan C”), Savannah Rose Scaffe (“Hold Please”), Avital Ash (“God’s … Continue reading Give Me an A: Renegade Film Festival 2023 Review

bslemurgeekLeave a comment
Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Film Reviews, Horror, Indie Film, Women in Film

Film Review: Spoonful of Sugar (2023)

Year: 2023 Runtime: 94 minutes Director: Mercedes Bryce Morgan Writer: Leah Saint Marie Actors: Morgan Saylor, Myko Olivier, Kat Foster, Danilo Crovetti By Tom Moore Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan’s latest film, “Spoonful of Sugar,” is a wild horror flick full of hallucinatory terror and interesting thematic moments surrounding motherhood, but ultimately is an experience that’s tough to fully connect with. The film follows babysitter Millicent … Continue reading Film Review: Spoonful of Sugar (2023)

Tom MooreLeave a comment
Female Characters, Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Film Festivals, Film Reviews, Indie Film, Reviews, Sundance Film Festival, Women in Film

Girl: Sundance 2023 Film Review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 87 minutes Director/Writer: Adura Onashile Actors: Déborah Lukumuena, Le’Shantey Bonsu, Liana Turner, Danny Sapani, Ayesha Antoine by Sarah Manvel There must be something in the Scottish water which makes it easy for Scottish filmmakers to create astonishing mood pieces about isolation set in the middle of a city. Think of “Trainspotting”(1996), in which the rowdy gang of junkies are, despite the busyness … Continue reading Girl: Sundance 2023 Film Review

Sarah ManvelLeave a comment
Film Festivals, Film Reviews, Indie Film, Sundance Film Festival, Women in Film

A Little Prayer: Sundance 2023 Film Review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 91 Minutes Director/Writer: Angus MacLachlan Stars: David Straithairn, Celia Weston, Jane Levy, Will Cullen, Anna Camp, Dascha Polanco, Billie Roy By Morgan Roberts “A Little Prayer” is a family dramedy that tackles family dynamics and expectations in an extremely human way. When Bill (David Strathairn) suspects his son Will (Will Pullen) is cheating on his wife, he attempts to use his patriarchal … Continue reading A Little Prayer: Sundance 2023 Film Review

msmlrobertsLeave a comment
Female Filmmaker, Film Reviews, Horror, Indie Film, Women in Film

Film Review: There’s Something Wrong with the Children

Year: 2022 Runtime: 92 minutes Director: Roxanne Benjamin Writers: T.J. Cimfel, David White Starring: Zach Gilford, Amanda Crew, Carlos Santos, Alisha Wainwright, Briella Guiza, David Mattle By Tom Moore Director Roxanne Benjamin and Blumhouse team up for a new original horror story, “There’s Something Wrong with the Children,” adding another entry to the growing “evil kid” subgenre that doesn’t reach its full potential. The film … Continue reading Film Review: There’s Something Wrong with the Children

Tom MooreLeave a comment