SIFF Take: Stigmata
Based on the graphic novel Stigmate, Stigmata is a gritty black & white film that focuses on Bruno: a sad giant of a man struggling…
SIFF Take: Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
Contrary to its B-Movie title, Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo is actually an engaging documentary about Japan’s fascination with all things insect. Juxtaposing images of beetle…
SIFF Take: Cairo Time
I wasn’t sure what to expect going in to Cairo Time, given that it was billed as a “will they or won’t they” romantic comedy,…
SIFF Take: Splice
If you’ve seen the previews for Vincent Natali’s sci-fi/horror mash-up Splice, then you know exactly what to expect: a cheesy plot that winds up being…
SIFF Take: Hideaway (Le Refuge)
Director Francois Ozon is known for his up-close-and-personal take on emotions and relationships, and Hideaway (Le Refuge) is no exception. Desperately in love couple Mousse…
SIFF Take: RoboGeisha
RoboGeisha delivers pretty much exactly what it promises…and maybe even a little bit more. Yoshie and her sister Kiyohiko find themselves in a bit of…
SIFF Take: Ride, Rise, Roar
I’m not really a modern dance fan, so I admit: I was wary of watching Ride, Rise, Roar – a documentary/concert film that blends together…
Sex and the City 2: Really?
It would not be an exaggeration to tell you that thoughts of how bad Sex and the City 2 was kept me awake all night…
SIFF Take: Skateland
One part Dazed & Confused, two parts John Hughes: Skateland is leading the pack as my favorite film at this year’s festival (so far). Set…
SIFF Take: Skeletons
A surreal comedy from the UK starring two bickering (but ultimately likeable) British comedians, Skeletons is a humorous exploration of the things people hide. Bennet…