Film Festivals

SXSW 2020: ONCE UPON A TIME IN UGANDA: Wakaliwood Forever!

Once Upon a Time in Uganda is a nice supplement to the ongoing, exciting story of Wakaliwood and the perfect thing to tie us over whilst we wait for their next awesome movie.

BFI Flare 2020: Ask Any Buddy and My Fiona
BFI Flare 2020: ASK ANY BUDDY & MY FIONA

Two very different recommendations from BFI Flare 2020: Evan Purchell’s explicit doc Ask Any Buddy, and Kelly Walker’s comedy drama My Fiona.

Berlinale 2020: Interview With THE ROADS NOT TAKEN Director/Writer Sally Potter
Berlinale 2020: Interview With THE ROADS NOT TAKEN Director/Writer Sally Potter

Wilson Kwong spoke with Sally Potter during Berlinale back in February, about her new film The Roads Not Taken and the personal life events that inspired its story.

SXSW 2020: THE TOLL: Don't Blame The Victim
SXSW 2020: THE TOLL: Don’t Blame The Victim

With its deeply rich messaging and intense showcase of tension, The Toll is definitely a film to add to your must-see list.

SXSW 2020: DRUNK BUS
SXSW 2020: DRUNK BUS

Drunk Bus is edgy and heartwarming, bringing powerful performances and an even stronger message to this coming-of-age film.

SXSW 2020 Short Films: RUN ON And THE SHAWL
SXSW 2020 Short Films: RUN ON And THE SHAWL

Stephanie Archer reviews two short films that were supposed to have its premiere at SXSW 2020: Run On, directed by Daniel Newell Kaufman and The Shawl, directed by Sarah Kiener.

Glasgow Film Festival 2020: Round-Up
Glasgow Film Festival 2020 Round-Up

In his final round-up of Glasgow Film Festival 2020, Daryl McDonald reviews the French films Les Miserables and Les Traducteurs, as well as Vivarium and James VS His Future Self.

SXSW 2020: THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE: An Education On Female Pleasure
SXSW 2020: THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE: An Education On Female Pleasure

The Desire of Dilemma is an eye-opening and a vital informational showcase on female sexuality for everyone, today, yesterday and tomorrow.

Glasgow Film Festival 2020: DENMARK
Glasgow Film Festival 2020: DENMARK

Denmark isn’t really interested in trying to answer any questions it raises, instead it is content to muse on the journey of one man who just wants a better life for himself.

SXSW 2020: THE BOY WHO SOLD THE WORLD
SXSW 2020: THE BOY WHO SOLD THE WORLD

The Boy Who Sold the World is a captivating documentary looking into the world behind the technology of apps, and the minds of the youth who are set on changing the world.

SXSW 2020: CODED BIAS
SXSW 2020 Review: CODED BIAS

Coded Bias makes its primary focus on a the bias of facial recognition and the abuse that technology poses both currently and in the future.

SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make this Yours
SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make This Yours

Despite a few stumbles along the way, I Will Make You Mine is a deeply nuanced directorial debut and character study that will leave audiences satisfied.

Berlinale 2020: UNDINE And THE INTRUDER (EL PRÓFUGO)
Berlinale 2020: UNDINE And THE INTRUDER (EL PRÓFUGO)

Wilson Kwong reviews two more films from Berlinale 2020: Undine and The Intruder (El Prófugo).

SXSW 2020: THE CARNIVORES
SXSW 2020: THE CARNIVORES

The Carnivores is an effective psychological foray that may be divisive among some, but is worth biting into, to really appreciate the talent within.

Berlinale 2020: SCHWESTERLEIN (MY LITTLE SISTER) And BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ
Berlinale 2020: SCHWESTERLEIN (MY LITTLE SISTER) And BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ

Wilson Kwong reviews two more films from the Berlin International Film Festival: Schwesterlein and epic crime saga Berlin Alexanderplatz.