‘Kathak: Dancing With Taboos’ Film Festival Review: A Story of Passion and Perseverance
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.

At the height of his career, Dane Cook wasn't just selling out arenas; he was redefining what a stand-up comedian could be. Then, in a shocking betrayal, the person he trusted most stole millions of dollars, forever changing his life. FUNNY MONEY: THE DANECOOK STORY is a gripping documentary about fame, family, greed, and survival, revealing the extraordinary true story behind one of comedy's biggest icons.
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.
The film is a powerful narrative encompassing a theme that many people can identify with.
Frozen II is not quite direct to DVD Disney sequel level, but if it wasn’t for the spellbinding animation and budget, it certainly would be.
Have a Good Trip offers a rather balanced look at psychedelic use. While its main narrative is the stories of recreational use by celebrities, it does delve into the medical history of psychedelics and its use in psychotherapy.
The repeated actions, the blood on the petals, the rustling under the floor…An ambient short horror film takes us into another realm.
Honey Don't! is a chaotic queer noir that's part detective story, part midnight movie madness. Margaret Qualley is fantastic as the wise-cracking private eye Honey, with Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans adding their own dry humor to the mix. The mystery itself is pretty loose, but the film makes up for it with crackling sexual tension, weird side characters, and razor-sharp dialogue. It's messy and uneven, but in the best possible way.