
Family Instinct, directed by Andris Gauja, centers on Zanda, a young woman involved in an incestuous relationship with her brother, who is currently in prison. It takes place on the outskirts of a Latvian village. Zanda tries to raise her children and pay rent under extreme poverty in an inhospitable climate of alcoholism and violence.…
If you haven’t heard of Hot Docs, it’s a huge documentary festival that happens in Toronto every year. Usually, as an independent filmmaker, I can barely afford the two staples that keep me going (beer and Kraft Dinner), let alone go to festival movies. But luckily this year, by using a combination of a rusty…
Ever since I heard about the royal wedding, I’ve been racking my brain for a way to commemorate the historic occasion. I haven’t slept in days. I can barely eat. I haven’t showered in a week. Until I finally found a solution. A lightning bolt of inspiration struck me. What better way to commemorate the…
The uber talented folks over at Radiolab have a new video out called Symmetry made by Everynone and inspired by the podcast Desperately Seeking Symmetry. Like all of Radiolab‘s stuff, it’s a joy to listen to. Click here to listen to the original podcast, and scroll below to watch the inspiring video. You may also…