Captivating Desolation: A Review of Beth by Ava Bounds
By: Jailene Kontz The short film Beth by Ava Bounds starts off with a woman running away from a Victorian insane asylum. She is making her way home with the help of a nice little boy. However, once she reaches home, she is captured and returned to the institution. It is revealed that the little boy was only an illusion, and perhaps she did not almost make it home after all. The film is visually captivating and pulls the audience in...
War Child: A Haunting Journey of Innocence and War
By Adelina Hill War Child, directed by Özge Tığlı Taşlı and Özgür Can Alka, is a captivating film that delivers a powerful message about the impact of war on innocent children. The film effectively educates its audience that no child should ever become a victim of war simply because they happen to live in a war-torn region. It passionately advocates for the safety and protection of all children, regardless of their...
The Baby Project: A Thought-Provoking Journey into Parenthood
By: Jailene Kontz The Baby Project from Director Alan J. Chriest tackles the fundamental question of whether people should have children, rather than the more common query of whether they want children. Through a skillful blend of visuals and audio, the film immerses the audience in the overwhelming reality of parenthood – a deliberate choice to mirror the chaotic nature of a parent’s everyday life. As the story progresses, it...
Happiness and Hardship: A Review of Sarah Young’s People Like Us
By Ford Melillo People Like Us by Sarah Young is a short film depicting adversity, hope, and dreams. It captures both the difficult experiences and joyful connections of Muslim Myanmar refugee children living in Malaysia, with a particular focus on a motivated, confident boy named Rafiq. It strikes a balance between promoting audience awareness of refugee issues and portraying the childlike wonder of its subject, leaving a lasting...
A Review of Generation, Directed by Ricardo Fusetti
By Adelina Hill Generation, directed by Ricardo Fusetti, is an explosive film that delves into the interpretation of human behavior by AI. We follow the captivating dance choreography of a young woman engaging in interpretive dance, accompanied by a poignant voiceover reciting poetry. The creation of this film left me astounded, as it revealed the astonishing notion that AI could possess opinions about human beings. Overlaying the...
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