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‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ Documentary Explores What ‘Oppenheimer’ Left Out

First We Bombed New Mexico will have its West Coast Premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 8, 2024. Director Lois Lipman’s documentary delves into the victims of Trinity Bomb, which caused radiation damage to Native and Hispanic communities. “The film follows inspiring New Mexico heroine Tina Cordova and her decade-long quest for justice – and the truth – as she catalyzes a grassroots movement … Continue reading ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ Documentary Explores What ‘Oppenheimer’ Left Out

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‘Q’ Review [Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2023] | An Intimate Look at Three Generations of Women

In Jude Chehab’s directorial debut, Q, she explores the lives of her grandmother, her mother Hiba, and herself in relation to their Muslim faith. Employing beautiful cinematography, family photos and videos, and portrayals of their daily lives, Chehab creates an intimate and haunting family portrait. While the documentary includes several of Jude’s family members, a lot of the focus is on her mother Hiba. Hiba … Continue reading ‘Q’ Review [Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2023] | An Intimate Look at Three Generations of Women

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‘The Eternal Memory’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

The Eternal Memory is a documentary directed and written by Maite Alberdi. It follows Augusto and Paulina, a couple who have been together for 25 years. Having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Paulina is now Augusto’s caretaker. Throughout the film, we see intimate footage between the two from the past to the present. There is footage of their family, Paulina’s acting career, and Augusto’s career. The … Continue reading ‘The Eternal Memory’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

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‘A Life on the Farm’ Review [Fantastic Fest]

A Life on the Farm is a documentary by Oscar Harding. Story The documentary takes place in Somerset, England and follows a Charles Carson, a farmer who happens to make home movies. Carson’s films highlight the loneliness of farm-life. It also touches on the desire to be an artist and to be seen, and the effects of aging. Visuals There is a mix of Carson’s … Continue reading ‘A Life on the Farm’ Review [Fantastic Fest]

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‘Living With Chucky’ Review [Fantastic Fest]

Kyra Elise Gardner’s Living with Chucky is a heartwarming documentary focused on filmmaking, family, and of course, Chucky. Story The documentary leads through each of the films in the Chucky franchise. It features a lot of interesting information about each of the films, their actors, directors and producers. Eventually we are introduced to the film’s director, Kyra, who has a strong connection to the infamous … Continue reading ‘Living With Chucky’ Review [Fantastic Fest]

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