Narrated by Pam Houston, this featurette examines the debate over grizzly bear reintroduction in Idaho Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. The film opens with archival footage of animal mistreatment, which may be unsuitable for children. Despite capturing heated local opposition, Houston advocates for the ecological necessity of restoring the grizzly population to its natural habitat.
Juno is extremely funny, very well-written, and contains great performances. The film is also about a very important topic, one that is extremely relevant now: women’s reproductive rights. Is this Oscar-winning film spreading a pro-life or pro-choice message to its audience?
Stylish, slow, and somewhat standoffish, Human Resource examines corporate life from the perspective of a female HR employee as she interviews job candidates while also deciding whether to keep her newly discovered pregnancy.
Hulu continues its Summer releases with The Princess. This film follows the princess (yes, she is unnamed) as she attempts to escape her tower, refusing to be wed to a cruel man vying for the throne. Action-packed and snarky, this is a decently fun film if you need a fighting fix.
Given a choice between a man and a mountain, it’s safer to choose the mountain.
American Fiction is a genuinely entertaining film with a few lessons.
'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.
