Hot Docs 2018 Review: “Of Fathers and Sons” (2018) ★★★★★
There are many documentaries made about war. Each and every one of them shows the loss of innocent lives, thousands names that vanish without a trace and the horrors those….
Author: Ulkar Alakbarova
My name is Ulkar Alakbarova. A wonderful name, is it not? I come from the exotic land of Azerbaijan but now I live in the hub of Hollywood North – Toronto, Canada. How lucky I am to be able to enjoy and indulge in my favourite avocation of watching movies. Movies of every genre are screened here in Toronto. There are black and white classics, avant garde, independently produced, and of course, newly released movies for all to enjoy. Let me share this treasure of entertainment with you. Read my thoughts and opinions then let me know if you agree.
Hot Docs 2018 Review: “The Blue Wall” (2018) ★★★★
“The Blue Wall” is not an easy documentary to write about. In fact, its concept is so painful that I barely can come up with words that could fit with the chaos described in….
Interview: Brady Jandreu Talks “The Rider”
What will happen to a bird with clipped wings or locked in cage? Disabled bird or being kept indoor won’t have a positive impact on it, the same as with….
Tribeca 2018 Review: “Dry Martina” (2018) ★★★★
Latin American cinema has already made a name for itself for being fearless and bold. Films coming from there are never afraid to tackle subject matters that might be now….
Tribeca 2018 Review: “O.G.” (2018) ★★★★★
What does the prison do to the prisoners? Does it aim to correct them? Does it try to help these people to become better human beings? Is anyone really interested….
Tribeca 2018 Review: “Back Roads” (2018) ★★★★★
What can be worse than the thought that hitting a person is another way of expressing love to them? When the verbal, physical, and even sexual abuse comes from someone….
Tribeca 2018 Review: “Wendy’s Shabbat” (2018) ★★★★
I think that being religious is not something one might consider as ‘fancy’. Whether a person practices a certain religion or not shouldn’t be a big deal. Yet, there is….
Tribeca 2018 Review: “Woman Walks Ahead” (2017) ★★★★
History proves again and again that those who have rebellious personality and courage to stand up against injustice are not welcome in our world. Truth is one of those tools….
Tribeca 2018 Review: “Virgins” (2018) ★★★
In the world of fantasy, anything is possible. Yet, before we start dreaming about that beautiful world, I think we should take a step back, think for a moment and….
Tribeca 2018 Review: “Into the Okavango” (2017) ★★★★
How much do we know about our planet? What do we do to increase its livelihood, make it a better and healthier place to live? Think about all the body….
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