North by Current – Berlinale 2021 Review Rafaela Sales Ross March 6, 2021 Reviews “Do you want to hear about the other kid we lost? We had a little girl named Angela, she was quite the character…”, says Angelo’s dad as his son sits in front of him, camera in hand, as he attempts to...
Girl – Review Tom Bond March 16, 2019 Reviews This review was originally published as part of our Cannes coverage on 12/05/2018. “Enjoy puberty while it lasts.” This well-meaning advice from the titular girl’s father (Arieh Worthalter) is a...
Girl – Cannes 2018 Review Tom Bond May 12, 2018 Reviews “Enjoy puberty while it lasts.” This well-meaning advice from the titular girl’s father (Arieh Worthalter) is a cruel joke to most teenagers, let alone trans teens. Lara is a 16-year-old trans girl,...
The Real “Forgotten People” – Tangerine and Donald Trump’s America Cathy Brennan November 11, 2016 Analysis, Features, Opinion Something that was constantly heard from Donald Trump's supporters on election night was that it was a victory for people who have long been ignored by the system. Less than 24 hours later, journalist Zach...
Should Eddie Redmayne Be Playing A Trans Woman In The Danish Girl? Tom Bond December 31, 2015 Analysis, Debate, Features This week sees the release of The Danish Girl, Tom Hooper's long-awaited film about Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener), the first person to ever undergo gender reassignment surgery. The lead role is played by the...