Hombre al agua review: TIFF 2026
‘Hombre al agua’ follows a man whose lost his direction and is floundering amongst everyone else’s newfound pursuit of the spotlight.
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Review: ‘Coco’ is a striking story that shines brightly in many ways (Includes first-hand account)
Even though many aspects of particular cultures have been monetized, it doesn’t mean everyone has a firm grasp of its original meaning or purpose. Some things are simply adopted because they have an appealing look that can be easily mass-produced while retaining only a loose association with its origins. Sugar skulls are a wildly popular decorative item, however its connection to the Day of the Dead and the reason for the celebration is only vaguely understood by various patrons. Pixar decided to explore the event via their typically accessible storytelling style in their latest picture, Coco.
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Review: TIFF 2015: ‘Desierto’ skillfully employs the desert’s vastness (Includes first-hand account)
Border management is a major topic garnering international attention at the moment. However, illegal immigrants crossing the border have been a significant and common issue for some countries for decades. Still, some citizens are more offended by the breach than others and some have been known to go as far as attempting to unlawfully defend their nation’s perimeters. Thankfully the horror of Desierto is fictional, but it does speak to a certain, sometimes pervasive, sentiment.