'Swan Song' is a Scattered But Sincere Story of Small-Town Redemption
Udo Kier takes center spotlight in 'Swan Song' as Pat Pitsenbarger, a gay beautician who comes out of retirement for one last job and rediscovers himself along the way.

Fedya, a docile, homebody, lives an ordinary life with his mother. He enjoys robotics and endures harassment in the neighborhood from the local "authority," Skvortsov. After rescuing a stray kitten, Fedya meets the cunning and self-assured street kid Bogdan. Thanks to him, he infuriates Skvortsov and engages him in a duel.
Udo Kier takes center spotlight in 'Swan Song' as Pat Pitsenbarger, a gay beautician who comes out of retirement for one last job and rediscovers himself along the way.
"Marriage Story" is a narrow-minded and heavy-handed attempt to examine the complexity of human relationships.
Initially feeling like a passionate group having a bit of harmless fun with filmmaking, it leads to something sinister enough to leave a mark.
'Midnight at the Paradise' premieres tomorrow at Toronto's Paradise Theatre! I had the pleasure to sit down with Vanessa Matsui to discuss the making of this film.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.