Factory is a stark and relentless look at the apathetic machine that is the factory line. Director Hao Zhou shows us the uncomfortable level of micro-management that prioritises profits over humans. In a Lenovo technology factory, business is ever-evolving, especially in this specific factory in 2020, as it was in
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Thinestra ★★★★ – Raindance 2025
Obsession with perfection is a cruel thing that humans suffer with, and in Thinestra, we are given a tragedy, a bloodsoaked terrific tragedy. See this at the first opportunity. Penny (Michelle Macedo) works in advertising and all she sees, day in day out, are “perfect” bodies or bodies that are
Colossal – ★★★ (Sheffield Doc Fest)
Colossal is a compelling documentary from debut filmmaker Nayibe Tavares-Abel, rife with personal trauma; it maintains its intimate tone despite not allowing itself enough runtime to fully explore its topics. Filmmaker Nayibe Tavares-Abel digs into her family’s past and unearths the political secrets of the Dominican Republic. Through archives and
God Teeth – ★★★ (Raindance)
God Teeth is an ambitious experimental film that explores the desolation of the human soul, utilising surrealism to illustrate the fleeting nature of life. Four recently deceased souls find themselves on an abandoned ship on a rough sea. As they mull over their life and what brought about their untimely
Protein – ★★★ 1/2
A Welsh crime drama that leans heavily on dark comedy and a tasty bit of horror, Protein successfully manages to hold itself together to end up an entertaining thriller. Sion (Craig Russell) is a PTSD-ridden former soldier who is scraping by around Wales. When he comes upon a small gym
American Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly – ★★★ 1/2
American Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly is an entertaining yet important exposé documentary that will send any cat owner outside of the United States into an unmitigated state of anger over the controversial and disgusting practice of cat declawing. In the United States, declawing a pet cat is
Consecration – ★★ 1/2
Consecration showcases the fantastic visual talents of director Christopher Smith, but what could be a solid horror-thriller is hindered by a script that is purposefully meandering and disjointed. It’s worth watching. However, you just wish it could have been better. After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace
The Road to Patagonia – ★★★
A heartfelt documentary that celebrates the profound beauty of nature, The Road to Patagonia is full of soul. While it would have been better to hear more from the Indigenous people than the narration, there is still a ton to enjoy with Matty Hannon’s film. Matty Hannon is an Australian ecologist
Tiger (Short) – ★★★★★
Loren Waters’ short documentary Tiger is a visual and emotional treat that touches you with its positive outlook and with its pure honesty. It’s a refreshing visual style for a documentary that captivates you from beginning to end. After a family tragedy, the Tiger family found a new way to
Stuntman – ★★★
A wonderful homage to Hong Kong cinema, Stuntman hits all the right notes as it shows us the physical and personal costs of being in the industry – a strong debut for Albert and Herbert Leung. Washed-up stunt director Lee Sam (Wei Tung) is struggling to find his way in
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