Review: ‘The Shape of Air’
The bittersweet thing about short documentaries is their length and how when you’re watching a good one you don’t always want it to end. Such is the case with “The Shape of Air” directed by Rob Layton. It feels like […]
Review: ‘Bundini’
Back in July we named “Bundini” directed by Patrick Green one of our Top 10 Shorts to watch at the 2021 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. What we didn’t tell you then is that it’s actually one of our favorite films […]
Review: ‘A Holy Duty’
Few subjects instill as much dread and fear as death. It can be a precarious subject to tackle in a film. Perhaps the most challenging aspect for a filmmaker is finding the right way to approach the topic while maintaining […]
Review: ‘Angel.’
Music documentaries are a great way to discover emerging artists. In “Angel.’” directed by Charlotte White, the songwriting process of Melbourne-based musician Indy Angel is explored and the effect of creative expression through music to help heal after trauma revealed. […]
Review: ‘Rat Tail’
Chad Sogas’ autobiographical short documentary “Rat Tail” starts out as a quirky nostalgic look back at his midwestern upbringing and the rat tail hairstyle he rocked for a decade, the braided locks still stored safely in his parents’ basement. The […]
Review: ‘Raising Joey’
At just under 9 minutes long, “Raising Joey” wins hearts with its humbling look at the work of wildlife carers as they strive to rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned joeys following the devastating Australian bushfires of early 2020. Joined […]
Review: ‘Nanna Power: The Story of the Gloucester Knitting Nannas’
In recent years there have been a number of films made documenting the work of environmental and climate activists. Many tend to showcase the youth movement and their inspiring efforts to mobilize and be heard. Yet, young people aren’t the […]
Review: ‘The Road Up’
Directed by Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, “The Road Up” follows four individuals in Chicago as they participate in Cara, a job-training program that helps people overcome poverty by providing workforce training and personal coaching. As viewers see in the […]
Review: ‘Alien on Stage’
I have a confession. I’ve never seen the film “Alien.” So while preparing to watch “Alien on Stage,” a documentary about a stage production of the movie, I wasn’t sure if I’d be completely lost or able to immerse myself […]
MDFF 2021: Web Series
In addition to the huge lineup of feature and short documentaries screening at this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, there are a handful of compelling Web Series + Video Essays available to stream. The acclaimed and gorgeously shot, “The Beach” […]