Author: jaylansalman

Merchant Ivory is a dream embedded in reality. It’s a film about the art of making something grand out of the ashes.

Dance First is a tragicomedy, an absurdist meditation on the artist’s search for meaning and failure to find any.

Great Absence is a family drama centered on what is not being said in a story, rather than the entire history of a particular character, or their dynamic with other characters.

Skincare finds its balance by blending camp with insightful social and economic commentary. Read our review!

Learn about Anna Maguire’s role in the thought-provoking short film ‘Hi! You Are Currently Being Recorded’ from Fantasia Fest.

East Bay is more than a dark comedy or an artistic project that fills the narrative loophole with masterful technique.

The Convert is not concerned with giving easy answers to complex questions. It doesn’t glorify war or colonization. Read our review!

Uncover the twisted and abstract storytelling of The Devil’s Bath. Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala push the boundaries of cinema.

Linda Perry: Let It Die Here doesn’t give answers to Perry’s most complex questions about art and identity.

New Wave is a documentary about Vietnamese families and refugees, existing on the fringes of society but also an integral part of it.