Mozart’s Enchantment: A Blithewood Divertimento Experience
By Rhea Mursalin Directed and curated by the esteemed team from Bard College Conservatory of Music, Faculty Recital: Mozart Divertimento at Blithewood offers a compelling rendition of Mozart’s 1772 composition. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Blithewood Estate, the performance captures the elegance of Mozart’s work, known for its historical and musical significance. This performance effectively highlights the performers’...
Breaking Barriers: The Inspirational Journey of The Seeker
By Alex Silverman Eshaan Mani presents The Seeker, a poignant exploration of one Indian woman’s journey to learn English after years of suppression. Eshaan Mani served as screenwriter, director, editor, producer, and cinematographer. In Bhagalpur, a small town in Bihar, India, we meet Preeti, a young woman who has struggled to learn English after 36 years. Various challenges, from an inferiority complex to cultural differences, have...
Not All Things Need to be Left Unknown – A Review of The Oubliette
By: Luke Ramirez Created solely by Max Hendrickson, The Oubliette is extremely impressive for a single-person production. The combination of 2D animation and 3D animation give this short film a unique style. The sound design is also fantastic and helps immerse the viewer into the world, despite the lack of any dialogue. These aspects work together to convey a lonely and oppressive mood, which allows viewers to understand that the city...
A Morning with Aroha: Spreading Creativity
By Sadie Judd The short film, A Morning with Aroha from director Nicolas Riini, is the most positive and lovely film I have seen in a while. Joining Aroha and her unique perspective on life, audiences delve into an imaginative and connective world. The film promotes neighborly love, centering on how creativity can connect even the most uncertain characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the positivity that emanates from the film, exploring...
This Film Would Like You To Know That It Is Important – A Review of Chicken
By April Klein Have you ever heard of the term “Social Problem Film”? It’s not a particularly well-phrased term, but it describes a type of film designed from its inception to tackle a larger societal issue through the lens of a traditional narrative structure. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, the term was more apt, as studios would literally commission films to cover issues they believed would draw audiences. These films would...
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