Disruption, A Call To Action

By Austin Winter-Chase “My Roots are in hunger and terrible poverty” Agripina Perea, Cartagena Colombia   “Disruption” is a powerful documentary by SKYLIGHT PICTURES detailing how people can create change and disrupt the status quo of society when they put the right powerful tools and education in the hands of those who need it the most women and mothers.   SYNOPSIS: A band of Latin American … Continue reading Disruption, A Call To Action

The Otherworldly Genius Of Evan Mann

By Monteque Pope-Le Beau Out of death comes life and out of life comes death. Evan Mann has created another work of art. “Real Ethereal” was  the work of a true genius who has brought forth another in “The Otherworldly”. In this new work it deals with the complex fluidity of  the cosmos as it goes through  its the natural cycles. The interconnectedness of the cosmos, life, death … Continue reading The Otherworldly Genius Of Evan Mann

Sundance Next Film Review: A Very Talented Girl Creates “A Girl Walks Home Alone”

  By Monteque Pope-Le Beau If anyone represents the outspoken rebellious creative spirit of Sundance then that would be Writer, Director Ana Lily Amirpour.  At first sight her tiny size and overwhelming fast pace energy can take one’s breath away, but after watching Lily (that is what she likes to be called) a while you will find that there’s a great creative genius that dwells … Continue reading Sundance Next Film Review: A Very Talented Girl Creates “A Girl Walks Home Alone”

Sundance Next Film Review: “The Guest”

By Monteque Pope-Le Beau Sometimes when everything in your life seems to be going bad and the world seems to be upside down; sometimes just sometimes it takes a bad person to right everything or so it seems. Director Adam Wingard and screenwriter Simon Barnett’s film,  “The Guest”  had it’s screening at Sundance Next Film Festival in Los Angeles. The Guest is a delightful tribute … Continue reading Sundance Next Film Review: “The Guest”

I Origins Review: A Window To The Soul

  By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau   “I’d like to tell you the story of the eyes that changed this world.”     “I origins” is a beautifully told story which journeys into the unknown. It’s exploration of religion, evolution, eternal love, death and reincarnation is a fascinating experience of the visual senses. It is both spiritual and thought provoking. Ian Gray (Michael Pitt), is a logical … Continue reading I Origins Review: A Window To The Soul

“Rocketship” A Vehicle For Our Dreams

  By   Monteque Pope-Le Beau   Rocketship is award winning filmmaker Alfred Thomas Catalfo’s artistic statement about love, loyalty, friendship and trust. It is a beautiful simplistic masterpiece.   When did we stop dreaming and when did we stop creating vehicles for our dreams to take flight?   This is the theme of the short film “Rocketship”. Henry Dunbar (Russell Doucet) a lonely young … Continue reading “Rocketship” A Vehicle For Our Dreams

Exploring Fate and Destiny in The Film “THE SUICIDE THEORY”

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau   Fate  and destiny  are elements that tie together all too well our past , present, and future. How can one truly be sure of the circumstances that have happened in their life without asking the fundamental question of why do things happen the way the do.     In “The Suicide Theory” the questions of destiny and fate are examined … Continue reading Exploring Fate and Destiny in The Film “THE SUICIDE THEORY”

Captain America: A True Patriotic Hero Versus A Cold Methodical Villain

By   Monteque Pope-Le Beau   “Captain America The Winter Soldier” is not your average or typical comic book movie. Instead it is an espionage political thriller. With a uniquely intense storytelling, old-school action scenes, and superb acting. The movie pulls you in allowing you to be a part of what is going on. The deliberate fast-paced storytelling with its numerous cliffhangers and plot twist … Continue reading Captain America: A True Patriotic Hero Versus A Cold Methodical Villain

Rush , The Film – An Automotive Lifestyle POV

By: James Groth   The film “Rush” is appropriately named and delivers a high-octane adrenaline rush that is non-stop and intense.   Director Ron Howard has given race fans a film that will rank with the all time greats of “Le Mans”, “Bullitt” and “Winning”.  He meets the standard of those iconic films and has set the current bar higher for race and car based films. This is … Continue reading Rush , The Film – An Automotive Lifestyle POV

The Mystical Place Of Sedona and The 2014 Sedona International film Festival

By Monteque Pope-Le Beau   What a  wonderful mystical place to hold a film festival which is alive with the arts and the rugged beauty of the landscape. Sedona is indeed a mystical place surrounded by towering red rocks, streams, rivers and beautiful clear skies. It is one of the great wonders of the natural world with such stunning beauty. It a place that one … Continue reading The Mystical Place Of Sedona and The 2014 Sedona International film Festival

2014 Sedona Film Festival Review: Waiting for Mamu, How One Person Made A Difference

By Monteque Pope- Le Beau   What would you give to end another person suffering or better yet what would you do to give them a safe and secure home, so they could thrive? For Pausha Basnent of Kathmandu, Nepal the answer was simple yet complicated.   Waiting for Mamu 40 min Directors: Francois Caillaud, Dan Chen and Thomas Morgan Writer: Thomas A. Morgan Executive … Continue reading 2014 Sedona Film Festival Review: Waiting for Mamu, How One Person Made A Difference

A Refection on a Life and The 2014 Sundance Film Festival

By Monteque Pope- Le Beau    It has been a month since The Sundance Film Festival and  I would like to say one more thing about it. 2014 marked the 30th anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival and I was one of the privilege people to be in attendance. 2014 is also the year I turn 40. As I was going about enjoying the Sundance Film Festival. I … Continue reading A Refection on a Life and The 2014 Sundance Film Festival

A Dream Realized At The 2014 Slamdance Film Festival

By Monteque Pope-Le Beau   There is something truly special about the independent film and the independent arts community. It is a community of support, unity, and caring, but most importantly it is a community of family. Beating within it’s heat is an unyielding creative independent spirit. It is the kind spirit which never gives up, even in the face of the impossible. The various … Continue reading A Dream Realized At The 2014 Slamdance Film Festival

2014 Slamdance Film Festival Review: OVO, How far would you go to survive and at what cost?

    OVO Film Review By Monteque Pope-Le Beau   Very few science fiction films causes one to think about their place in humanity or even the universe. With brilliant storytelling and extraordinary CGI OVO does just that. While gracefully hovering between the land of humanity and the land of animal survival.     Stranded on a strange planet three intergalactic criminals who have feasted … Continue reading 2014 Slamdance Film Festival Review: OVO, How far would you go to survive and at what cost?

2013 Cannes Film Festival Review: “All Is Lost”

All Is Loss: An Individual’s Will to Survive. By Monteque Pope-Le Beau “All Is Lost” is a profound and psychological study of an individuals will to survive. It takes only a few minutes to realize that you are not looking at the movie, but a work of art. It’s minimalists style, lack of dialogue and superb cinematography adds to the appeal of this work of … Continue reading 2013 Cannes Film Festival Review: “All Is Lost”