SELL/BUY/DATE: A CIFF 46 Review
SELL/BUY/DATE, a loose adaptation of Sarah Jones’ popular one-woman show, hides an anti-sex work polemic behind a documentarian facade.
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AMERICANISH: A CIFF 46 Review
AMERICANISH is a solid but overstuffed romantic comedy/culture clash dramedy held together by an immensely charming cast.
HOMEBODY: A CIFF 46 Review
HOMEBODY is a genderqueer bodyswap movie that falters in the last act, despite a charming performance from star Colby Minifie.
THE PEZ OUTLAW: A CIFF 46 Review
Every so often, a documentary finds a truly odd story and a truly novel way to tell it, and THE PEZ OUTLAW unquestionably fits that mold.
SUPERIOR: A CIFF 45 Review
SUPERIOR drew early comparisons to David Lynch and Brian De Palma for its slightly off story of twin sisters, crime, and suburban malaise, but Erin Vassilopoulos’ film is very much her own thing.
THE PINK CLOUD: A CIFF 45 Review
THE PINK CLOUD is getting a lot of attention for its similarities to lockdown life. But does it earn that acclaim? Our CIFF 45 review.
BEST SUMMER EVER: A CIFF 45 Review
BEST SUMMER EVER is a effortlessly charming high school musical with a big heart and a profound dedication to accessibility.
NO ORDINARY MAN: A CIFF 45 Review
Billy Tipton’s story is a slim but vital piece of trans history that is finally getting its due in the excellent new doc, NO ORDINARY MAN.
LOST IN PARIS: A CIFF Review
LOST IN PARIS is an irrepressibly charming French comedy. Do not sleep on Fiona Gordon and Dominique Abel’s delightfully unhinged farce.
THE COMMUNE: A CIFF Review
The Cleveland International Film Festival brought us the newest film from Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg. How does The Commune hold up?
SLOW WEST: A CIFF Review
SLOW WEST is a darkly funny Western with a winning cast. It’s a bit too traditional at times, but still worth checking out.
IF YOU DON’T, I WILL is sharp and darkly funny
IF YOU DON’T, I WILL is a sharply observed dark comedy about a collapsing relationship. Viewed at the 39th Cleveland International Film Fest.