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Camden International Film Festival 2023: FAUNA, & GRASSHOPPER REPUBLIC
Camden International Film Festival 2023: FAUNA, & GRASSHOPPER REPUBLIC

We take a look at two documentaries from the Camden International Film Festival that have a connection to nature.

PROPHECY Review: This Forgotten Mutant Bear Adventure Is a B-Movie For the Ages
PROPHECY: This Forgotten Mutant Bear Adventure Is a B-Movie For the Ages

John Frankenheimer’s forgotten 1979 B-movie “Prophecy” cashed in on the “Jaws” trend with an awesome man-versus-killer bear adventure.

Animation Sensation: BIRDBOY: THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN
Animation Sensation: BIRDBOY: THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN

Birdboy: The Forgotten Children is a brilliant animated film with a haunting score, tragic themes, and an angsty coming-of-age plot.

GUNDA: A Pig’s Life in Black and White
GUNDA: A Pig’s Life in Black and White

Sparing us a heavy-handed lecture, Gunda shows us why we should value animals for more than just their meat, and is all the more powerful for it.

Interview with Sam Neill, Star of RAMS
Interview with Sam Neill, Star of RAMS

Film Inquiry’s Luke Parker spoke with Hollywood icon Sam Neill about the film Rams and his lifelong relationship with the titular breed.

ODD DOG: An Animated Short For Cat And Dog Lovers Alike
ODD DOG: An Animated Short For Cat And Dog Lovers Alike

The idea of something as simple as Odd Dog being so funny, heartfelt, and poignant is refreshing on several levels.

THE TIGER KING: Wait, What Just Happened?
THE TIGER KING: Wait, What Just Happened?

There’s a reason The Tiger King has been one of the most streamed content on the service recently: you’ve got to see it to believe it, and…maybe not even then.

DOLITTLE: A Dull Attempt At Capturing The Magic Of A Fantastical Story
DOLITTLE: A Dull Attempt At Capturing The Magic Of A Fantastical Story

Dolittle is what happens when you take a story with potential but fail to make it interesting or entertaining.

JUDAS COLLAR: The Camel's Clutch
JUDAS COLLAR: The Camel’s Clutch

The short film Judas Collar poetically wields its message with an unspoken but clear affront to such violent practices, with beguiling results.

A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON: A Disappointing Aardman Adventure
A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON: A Disappointing Aardman Adventure

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon feels messily reverse engineered, a lazy Spielberg riff forcibly created just to fit the punning title.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is fine enough sequel, but never really explores all its potential. Debbie Lawrie reviews.

THE QUINTET OF THE SUNSET: The Real Secret Life Of Pets
THE QUINTET OF THE SUNSET: The Real Secret Life Of Pets

Stop motion animation has gleefully seen a resurgence in recent years with films the likes…

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM: The Power Of Mother Nature On Full Display
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM: The Power Of Mother Nature On Full Display

The Biggest Little Farm is a gorgeous documentary on par with the raw beauty of Planet Earth or any other nature documentary.

OUR PLANET: Crucial Warning Balanced With Stunning Visuals
OUR PLANET: Crucial Warning Balanced With Stunning Visuals

Our Planet showcases the natural beauty of our planet while offering a harsh reminder of the reality of declining habitats and wildlife populations.