Interview by Greg Carlson Bismarck-based filmmaker Samuel Sprynczynatyk’s “Kindred Creatures” is a feature-length documentary that explores the world of farm animals and the sanctuaries that rescue them. The movie also addresses animal rights and animal activism. For Sprynczynatyk, a long-time vegan, “Kindred Creatures” is a dream project that advocates the position that “animals are somebody, […]
All posts for the month February, 2020
Kindred Creatures Director Samuel Sprynczynatyk Interview
Posted by GBC on February 28, 2020
https://southpawfilmworks.net/?p=4283
The Lodge
Movie review by Greg Carlson “Goodnight Mommy” filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala continue to carve up chills, thrills, and nightmares in “The Lodge,” a Sundance 2019 favorite finally receiving the theatrical release it rightfully deserves. With an unrelentingly oppressive atmosphere in the claustrophobically framed location of the title, “The Lodge” is perfect slow-burn arthouse […]
Posted by GBC on February 20, 2020
https://southpawfilmworks.net/?p=4277
The Photograph
Movie review by Greg Carlson Stella Meghie writes and directs “The Photograph,” a romantic drama that weaves together the cross-generational journeys of a mother and daughter finding themselves with and without the love that might otherwise nurture and sustain them. Starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield, Meghie’s earnest valentine demonstrates enough restraint to transcend the […]
Posted by GBC on February 17, 2020
https://southpawfilmworks.net/?p=4274
Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
Movie review by Greg Carlson Even before the release of David Ayer’s dreadful “Suicide Squad” in 2016, Warner Bros. announced a forthcoming feature in the DC Extended Universe for breakout character Harley Quinn. Producer and star Margot Robbie buckled down, developing a project in competition against other potential Quinn movies being considered at the studio. […]
Posted by GBC on February 7, 2020
https://southpawfilmworks.net/?p=4268