Review of Tickled: A World of Tickle
David Farrier’s documentary delves into the curious and sometimes dark world of tickle festish videos.
Articles by Sinj Karan
Review of Mia Madre: A Mirrored Self Through Loss
Nanni Moretti’s new film sees a woman struggle in her role as filmmaker and as daughter to a dying mother.
Sunset Song: Visually Stunning but Emotionally Bereft
Terence Davies’ film explores the relationship of a family in the Scottish countryside, but lacks depth.
Fringe Festival : The Lady and the Leg and Part I
Two new show reviews — one a murder mystery, the other an exploration of trauma through art.
Alice Through the Looking Glass: It’s TIME
The new Alice film from Tim Burton’s series makes you think about the role of Time in our lives.
The Trials of Patricia Isasa : Autocracy Destroys Both Then and Now
Powerful opera looks at the Argentinian Junta and its abuses through the trial of one young woman in her youth and now.
La démolition familiale: Dreams of Demolition
Patrick Damien’s documentary lets us peek into the lives of two families who have participated in Bellechasse’s Demolition Derby for generations.
Through my Brown Gay Lens in Tokyo
Finding a spot in Tokyo that is open to gay foreigners reveals both what is cross-cultural and what is specific in lgbtq culture.
Bad Jews : Battling for a Shared Future
Ownership of a family heirloom allows a brother and sister to stage a battle royal that pits ideology against identity.
War… and More War: Of Men and War Reviewed
Bécue-Renard’s new film explores the after-effects of war.
HUMP! Festival’s Level Up ! Feminist porn and a video game
Making a film with an orgy in a yurt can be empowering and carry multiple messages. Find out more in Karan’s interview with the Level UP team here.
HUMP and the Porn Dream
Dan Savage’s festival where everyday people make and star in pornographic film shorts comes to Montreal.
Ciné Bazar and the Personal Story of a Collector
Annual event brings out collectors of memorabilia and all things film related.
Through My Brown Gay Zootopian Lens
Animated film praised for handling difficult topics suffers from its own prejudices and stereotypes.
Review of Only Yesterday: Old vs. (A)new
A Studio Ghibli from the 90s is finally released internationally.
Embrace of the Serpent: Visceral and Decadent
A Colombian film that examines the effects of colonization on the Native way of life.
The Breakfast Club: There Never Was a Normal
Don’t you forget about me… or this piece. Solid acting in piece that is still a valid look at life’s lack of normalcy.
Review of Dheepan: The Universal Displacement
Jacques Audiard’s new film explores the relationship of three people escaping civil war.