The Innocents: A Tightly Controlled And Gripping Supernatural Thriller

August 03, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

After receiving an Oscar nomination for his screenplay collaboration on Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person In The World, Eskil Vogt returns with the grounded and gripping supernatural thriller, The Innocents. With steady hands and clear-eyed focus, the film thoughtfully examines the dark fascinations and curiosities of children to surprising and effective ends. One thing’s for sure: the magic of childhood has never been this compelling or terrifying.

Short Film Review: "Where It's Beautiful Where It Rains" Is A Profound Delight

July 12, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

We’ve got the early insight on Harley Chamandy’s third short film, Where It’s Beautiful Where It Rains, which will be screening on July 29th at Fantasia Festival. Featuring an astounding performance from the young Benjamin Pajak, who is currently starring in a Broadway production of The Music Man alongside Hugh Jackman, Where It’s Beautiful When It Rains is a deeply profound delight that’s overflowing with infectious charm and optimism.

Baby, Don't Cry: A Messy, Decidedly Dark Coming-Of-Age About Codependency And Toxic Relationships

August 17, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

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Baby, Don’t Cry recently had its world premiere at the 2021 Fantasia International Film Festival. Directed by Jesse Dvorak, who works from a script by Zita Bai (who also stars as the titular Baby), the film delves into the dark side of the coming-of-age genre (similarly to 2017’s Raw), giving audiences an unflinching look at a toxic romance and codependency.

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The Innocents: A Tightly Controlled And Gripping Supernatural Thriller

Short Film Review: "Where It's Beautiful Where It Rains" Is A Profound Delight

Baby, Don't Cry: A Messy, Decidedly Dark Coming-Of-Age About Codependency And Toxic Relationships