Short Film Review: “Michael Solace” Contemplates Selling Out and Selling His Soul
The film blends reality and the supernatural world together, leaving the viewer unsure of what’s real and what’s merely a figment of Michael’s agitated imagination.

Alt-J performed a live concert at the Chapelle des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 2015, which was later made available for viewing through La Blogothèque. The concert was filmed in a visually stunning setting, with the band performing amidst historical masterpieces within the prestigious art school. The performance included tracks from both their debut album, "An Awesome Wave," and their then-latest release, "This Is All Yours," showcasing their unique blend of electronic alt-rock. The concert was lauded for its unique atmosphere and the band's ability to connect with the audience despite the lack of extensive banter. The show was described as a "smorgasbord of delights for the ears and eyes," highlighting the visual spectacle of the venue and the band's contrasting future-pop sounds.
The film blends reality and the supernatural world together, leaving the viewer unsure of what’s real and what’s merely a figment of Michael’s agitated imagination.
A summary of the films featured in this annual event taking place in Westchester.
CODA' is about a child of deaf adults torn between staying with her parents and her dreams of pursuing music. This film is a step forward for deaf representation and disability in movies despite negative messages about the burden of actors deaf deafness.
My review’s title is a nod to Shakespeare and is entirely deliberate. The original movie portrayed the high-end fashion world as a brutal arena of plotting, backstabbing, and betrayal, and most Shakespeare’s plays depend on these plot devices. The Devil Wears Prada 2 uses the same formula, and is, plot-wise, almost identical. Once again, we plunge into the cutthroat world of Runway, where to get and stay at the top, you must let go of your principles and moral sense. The only thing different is that due to the digital era, Runway is not a print magazine anymore, but one that is running online.
Director Dana Ziyasheva made her directorial debut, 'Defenders of Life' which focuses on the Ngäbe community, and the hardships Ngäbe girls faced in Costa Rica.
Considering the runtime, I expected each scene to hit harder as opposed to a series of montages and vignettes.