Category: 2021
‘Profile’: Bekmambetov’s Early “Screen Life” Story Doesn’t Hold up to Format
Profile, an early entry in Timur Bekmambetov’s “Screen Life” genre is the story of a freelance journalist’s attempt to be recruited into ISIS. Profile has strong characters and an unfolding drama that doesn’t hold up to the format. Profile is now in theaters.
‘The Boy from Medellin’: The Politics and Responsibility of Being a Performer Hit Home
The Boy from Medellin examines music sensation J Balvin’s return to his native Colombia for a concert. Documentarian Matthew Heineman is center stage to reveal the human connection to the man on stage. The Boy from Medellin is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
‘The Human Factor’: In-Depth Look Into Peace Process Reveals Human Nature
The Human Factor is an in-depth look into the Middle East peace process over a 30 year period. It is told from the perspective of the front line diplomats.
‘Limbo’: Touching Story of Asylum Seekers Teaches Life-Long Lessons
Limbo Written and Directed by: Ben Sharrock Starring: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah, Kenneth Collard, Kais Nashef, Sidse Babett Knudsen As a nation of immigrants, you would think that we would be excited to bring people in
‘Without Remorse’: One-dimensional Characters Inhibit Franchise’s Third Restart
Without Remorse Directed by: Stefano Sollima Screenplay by: Taylor Sheridan and Will Staples Story by : Taylor Sheridan and Will Staples based on “Without Remorse” by Tom Clancy Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mitchell, Jack Kesy,