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HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Cassandro Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Hope Madden | Posted on: Sep 14, 2023 Directed by: Roger Ross Williams Written by: Davie Teague, Roger Ross Williams Starring: Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Perla De La Rosa There’s rarely a good reason to miss a performance from Gael García Bernal. Even when the material around him doesn’t exactly work, he always does. His performances tend to be marked with a quietly observant, charming resilience. In Cassandro , the narrative feature debut from documentarian Roger Ross Williams, Bernal amplifies that charm and resilience with an energy and magnetism that dares you to look away. Bernal plays Saúl Armendáriz, a real life El Paso amateur lucha librador. Saúl loves wrestling, loves his mother, quietly loves another closeted librador, but wants more. Because of his size, he’s been pegged a “runt” which means, in the pre-determined and choreographed matches, he must always lose. He doesn’t want to lose. What Williams and Bernal channel is lucha libre – this unusual and rarely represented world – as a microcosm for society. The odds are stacked against Saúl. He cannot win. It’s not allowed. It’s not the role he gets to play. So, he decides 1) to find a really good trainer (Roberta Colindrez, understated and excellent), and 2) play the “exotico” – that is, a wrestler who performs in drag. Exoticos never, ever get to win. And yet, the persona allows Saúl to be a little bolder, a little louder, a more vivid version of himself. It’s empowering. Cassandro still has to lose to the likes of El Gigántico because “lucha libre is a fairy tale and good must always triumph over evil.” But as his skill and charisma earn him fans, suddenly that old fairy tale feels less important to the promoters who decide match outcomes. Ross’s documentarian instincts serve the film beautifully, as the world of lucha libre is never treated as a sideshow. There’s humor here, but we laugh with characters rather than at them. And though Cassandro hits the beats you’d expect from a dramatic biopic journey, moments feel authentic rather than manipulated for dramatic effect. The entire ensemble shines, but Bernal owns the screen, his ever present smile a heartbreaking and beautiful image of the resilience and determination that fueled an icon of wrestling and LGBTQ culture. About the Film Critic Hope Madden Theatrical Release, LGBTQ+, World Cinema < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Garage Listen to our review on the film podcast What our film review said: READ FULL REVIEW This is a bleak but very well made short film that shows how PTSD affects people and raises awareness of that condition. The story is tragic and vividly exposes the tormented life of the protagonist. It will most likely leave the viewer with a thoughtful experience. Proudly supporting MediCinema for our 2022 film festival.

HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Moon Garden Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Hope Madden | Posted on: Jun 14, 2023 Directed by: Ryan Stevens Harris Written by: Ryan Stevens Harris Starring: Haven Lee Harris, Augie Duke, Brionne Davis If you are looking for a wondrously macabre fairy tale, a nightmare that’s both fanciful and terrifying, writer/director Ryan Stevens Harris has a tale to tell. Moon Garden delivers a journey through the fertile imagination of 5-year-old Emma (Haven Lee Harris). We know from Act 1 that she funnels what she picks up from the world around her into delightfully odd, even spooky fantasies for her toys to act out. So, when trouble that’s been brewing at home (and spilling into Emma’s playtime fantasies) unexpectedly puts the tot in a coma, that fantasy world drowns out reality and Emma finds herself on a very big journey indeed. Of its many successes Moon Garden can boast set design, creature design and stop motion work at the top. All are very solid, and all collaborate to evoke a big, dark, scary world where logic bends but wonder never dies. Creature design – particularly the first creature – lives up to the expectations set early when we see Emma’s toys. And the film benefits immeasurably from a charming and believable central performance by young Harris. Excellent editing helps to make her physical journey seem more plausible, but her laughter and tears never feel less than genuine. Augie Duke, playing Emma’s distraught mother, and Brionne Davis as Dad Alex are less impressive, although it may be that the artistic vision is so much stronger in the fantastical storyline that the real-world of the parents received short shrift. Other characters glimpsed briefly within the otherworldly realm are more compelling, aided by stagey old school costuming. Wisely, the filmmaker blurs lines between good and evil, giving the story itself a kind of fluidity that feels appropriate to a dreamscape and also keeps you constantly surprised. The story, and to a degree the entire film, is hokey but Moon Garden generates more than enough of the macabre in old school fairy tales to evoke a wondrous nightmare energy. About the Film Critic Hope Madden Theatrical Release, Indie Feature Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

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HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS L. U. N. A. Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Amber Jackson | Posted on: Jan 25, 2022 Directed by: Blake Vaz Written by: Roman Arabia & Mike Bane Starring: Fernanda Romero, Lauren DeShane, Lauren Bair Chilling and confronting, L. U. N. A. is a short film behaving like a snapshot in time as character and viewer explore an old house with secrets hidden in its depths. Protagonist Lillian’s job is to inspect an issue with a L. U. N. A. device within the house and, in the process, accidentally discovers far more than she bargained for. The film itself has a ‘classic’ type of horror vibe to it, with the look and score reminiscent of series like Stranger Things in terms of the nostalgia that it creates. Technology aside, it feels almost old-timey to watch and the plot certainly fits this structure. Arguably, the best horror stories are the ones that keep the story simple and timeless and, as Lillian enters the creepy old house, tension is built very effectively and creates equal measures of fear and intrigue. When inside, Lillian meets an unassuming couple, Jamie and Sarah, who inherited the house from Sarah’s great-grandfather. They seem like a really friendly and loving couple, which is refreshing as it is always great to see positive queer representation especially in a genre like horror. The three women have great chemistry with each other, as they seek to discover the mystery of the L. U. N. A. device, and make the content of the film equally believable and terrifying through their performance. L. U. N. A. behaves like the fourth character in the piece as it is like a virtual technology assistant. Jamie and Sarah are both convinced that it is spookily speaking to them in Spanish without being prompted. Luckily for them, Lillian is able to act as translator and help uncover the deep unsettling aspects of the house. This idea makes the story memorable as it begs the question concerning if people should be so reliant on technology. In this instance, the device makes the women question if maybe it has its own agenda. As the film plays out, the viewer begins to question this too. Camera work around the house is excellent and observes its contents carefully and creepily without being too invasive. It does this with several tracking shots surrounding the house and therefore making it feel really three-dimensional. This compares with the different – and not always upright – angles used in the interior scenes to help to build suspense well, along with plenty of red imagery to make viewing all the more intense. Including these types of shots with jump-scares adds another thrilling layer to viewing as Blake Vaz ensures that every aspect of the film is unexpected. All things considered, L. U. N. A. feels like a film that is just beginning. It is a fantastic, well-written and adventurous watch, as well as containing some sinister moments that are unsettling, but intelligent. About the Film Critic Amber Jackson Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Bud Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Graham Blair | Posted on: Feb 3, 2022 Directed by: Jack McLoughlin Written by: Jack McLoughlin Starring: Shaun Fagan, Radek Derlatka Bud gives its audience a harrowing look into one mans unfortunate phone call to his son before heading into his court date. Father and son relationships are a big part of the cinematic landscape, whether it be The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Big Fish (2003) or more recently, Chef (2014). There is a true back and forth connection with their audience through shared experience and relatability, Bud is a definite example of relatability within hardship. In its 4-minute runtime Bud , directed by Jack McLoughlin (Kate & Jake ) brings its audience into the world of an unnamed man trying to tell his son that he won’t be seeing him for an undisclosed amount of time before his court hearing. Even though the plot here is very thin, an immense performance by Shaun Fagan (Kate & Jake, Needs Must ) gives this short film all the life it needs to succeed. From what the audience sees the story is more in Fagan’s eyes than on the page here, showing the pure turmoil of having to tell the most important person in his life that he will not be around for the foreseeable future. Constantly referring to his inevitable stay at prison as ‘working away’ and that he’ll call his son when he gets to ‘the hotel’ is fantastic writing on the part of McLoughlin as well, showing this man’s true character as a caring father and compassionate figure in his sons’ life. Overall, taking full advantage of the material and the emotional centre of the character, Fagan does a stellar job here. Technically this film is again, quite simplistic with its long take, single shot format of storytelling. However, it compounds the great qualities of the films plot and message; the audience is an on looker, a third party just as the man’s jury will be. This gives us as the watcher a privileged position of judgement and ultimately understanding of a very harsh and cruel situation. However simple the film making is, it showcases the true unrest within our lead characters eyes, showing this third-party perspective even more, never being able to look away from tragedy but taking it all in. To not mention the score would be egregious as well, entering the narrative at the opportune time this very subtle yet powerful musical piece extenuates the story being told here. It gives gravitas to an already emotional moment between father and son, and it works perfectly. Any film does come with its pitfalls in the end, but for this short those pitfalls are quite shallow. The absence of closure is a big part of what makes this short film work but I can’t help but long for a conclusion, I want to see more of the relationship formed between viewer and family within our short time looking in. Overall, Bud is a breath of fresh air when it comes to dramatic shorts. It never treats its audience as anything more than a capable listener and active observer, leaving me as a reviewer to want more. A definite must watch for your next short film-athon. About the Film Critic Graham Blair Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS La Danza Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: Jan 21, 2023 Directed by: Philip Brocklehurst, Valentina Sarracini Written by: N/A Starring: Valentina Sarracini, Margie Newton An entertaining short video with music and dancing. The title refers to a Puerto Rican music genre that is associated with ballroom dancing and it is quite an appropriate title. Two women (Sarracini and Newton) film themselves dancing, using a smartphone camera or a webcam. The camera is constantly static and the location appears to be a large living room. The two dancers are always looking at the camera and smiling and never speak. Both are rather close to the camera, although one is further back and to the front dancer's left. The video begins with both of them waving at the viewer, while part of the song Good Morning Tokyo by Tokyo's Revenge plays. Then, the dancing begins. Brocklehurst's creative editing is one of the key elements that make this short a rather amusing experience. Once the women begin to dance, the repeat cut technique is put into use over and over again, beginning with a shot that shows the women dancing for about a second, then the same shot is repeatedly shown, countless of times, with the editing becoming faster and faster, giving the impression that they are dancing impossibly rapidly and also makes the music sound like an intensely repetitive beat. This technique is utilised for quite a large part of the film and the result is entertainingly awkward and funny. Other techniues include a sequence where the normal image repeatedly alternates with an upside-down image of the same shot, hence showing the dancers dancing upside-down, adding to the fun. There is also brief black-and-white cinematography and the use of slow motion makes the dancing look different. At the bottom right corner of the screen, the name of the video-sharing social media platform 'TikTok' is visible, promoting the company and making this short a positive statement on social media by revealing how sharing videos online can help spread joy. The obvious purpose of this one-and-a-half-minute long music video is to provide amusement and it succeeds. The atmosphere that is developed thanks to the editing, along with the dance moves and smiles, will most likely put a smile on the viewer's face. About the Film Critic Jason Knight Short Film, Music Video < All Reviews Next Film Review >

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Music Video Reviews One of the most exciting sub-genres our critics review is music videos. They are often incredible pieces of storytelling, either in their own right or aligned with the song playing over them. On this page you will find a great selection of music video reviews from the team of critics at UK Film Review. ​ If you are a filmmaker or artist who would like us to review your music video, submit your film here . ​ When it comes to reviewing a music video, the process differs slightly from perhaps a narrative short film or documentary. The music has to be explored far more intimately than if it were a soundtrack because that's where the story originates from rather than being added further down the line. Music videos do conform to genres but these are often musical genres rather than film categories, for example pop, folk, rock, rap etc. So this will also influence the music video review our critics write because the target audience is going to be considered. ​ Music videos may take a variety of forms or even combine different aspects to create a different effect on the viewer. For example, it is common for a music video to contain a small narrative, as well as live performance footage. Top filmmakers making music videos will be able to immerse you into the song and story without leaving you feeling like you have just watched a promo piece. ​ Choreography is also a common trait in music videos, with dance sequences and flash mobs recurring - often in pop music videos. Editors of music videos will have their work cut out to ensure the choreography looks tight and engaging without it feeling staged or lifeless. ​ Hopefully the array of music video reviews you see below will include some gems for you to peruse. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the article, as we often include the actual music video so you can watch it for yourself. Rooftop Screamers Joe Beck Hot Chip Eleanor Swati Verma A New Kind of Life Jason Knight Vaarwell - Quarter Life Crisis - EP Campaign Patrick Foley KYTLY - "Neverending" Patrick Foley Rebel Rob Jones Millais Flower Honey - Sugarless Rob Jones Som.1-Ultimatum Jason Knight My Brain Does Not Compute William Hemingway alexjames96 Mar 17 2 min Cinerama (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min Homecoming (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min Sheep F-cked In the Head Short Film Review Theo Aug 1, 2022 2 min Service for The King short film review Chris Olson Sep 28, 2021 2 min Stroke Code Music Video Review Alicia Moore Sep 22, 2021 3 min COVID 19 Music Video Review More Film Reviews

HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS The Art of Oppression Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Swati Verma | Posted on: Jun 10, 2022 Directed by: Patricia Francis Written by: Patricia Francis Starring: Na The writer-director of the film Patricia Francis showcases art as a medium of expression for all the three female protagonists to raise their voices against all the injustices the male-dominated society has forced them to bear. The tile of the cinematic piece chosen by the filmmaker brings out the artistic viewpoint with a sense of realism to highlight the subject matter of the movie. The plot of the creative piece revolves around the three women who use their art skills to communicate the experience of marginalization and social injustice. They also talk about the issues that are needed to be dealt with just because of their gender. In the opening sequence, the letter O in white font with a purple tape on it signifies the lack of free speech, especially for girls. The black screen and the storyline commencing with the narration, the information that appears along with the music helps the film to keep the audience engaged with the content of the movie. The camera utilizes close-up and tracking shots to cover the detailing of the art exhibition and conversations to provide justice to the documentary/ experimental genre. The set design, costume, jewelry, hair, makeup, dialogues, and voice modulations are aptly planned to give shape to the short film according to the vision of the director. The inclusion of natural vegetation and clouds in the filming gives the movie a natural approach and allows all the ladies to dive into the emotions that need to be told to the viewers. In terms of performance, though the three women belong to very different cultures but are united by the struggles of fighting for their existence in Britain after Brexit and Covid. The first artist, the sculptor portrayed the pain and the agony of finding her real identity effectively. The second artist is an Asian woman, a poet, who has been a victim of discrimination due to her skin colour and just wants to be accepted by the people around her. The third is an African lady who struggles with problems like racism, body shaming and gender stereotypes. She is a strong woman who has learned to convey her emotional turmoil through bold paintings making all the characters relatable in the eyes of the audience. The Art of Oppression is all about resilience, hope and believing in oneself to fight for the rights given to them as a citizen irrespective of man or woman. The documentary talks about the need to accept and love self and then have expectations from others to do the same. The movie teaches the audience about the importance of being aware of one's identity and not be fearful to embrace it in any given situation. This experimental piece also tells the viewers how art, nature, and the hometown possess the power to heal the person suffering physically as well as mentally. The Art of Oppression wants to give a voice to the women of the country so that they can question the lack of opportunity and continuously the need to prove their talent despite being equally capable to their male counter parts in every field. About the Film Critic Swati Verma Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >