The writer-director of “Another Earth” sits down with the Yap to discuss his film debut and the sci-fi genre’s ability to externalize internal monologues. Continue reading
2011 Indy Int’l Film Festival
Film Reviews for the 2011 Indianapolis International Film Festival
4 yaps
If the Seed Doesn’t Die
“If the Seed Doesn’t Die” is a touching tale of how far a parent will go for his children, no matter how old they get. Continue reading
4.5 yaps
Shut Up Little Man!
Documenting the lost art of audio verite, this exercise in voyeurism is as engaging as it is hilariously absurd. Continue reading
3.5 yaps
Annabelle and Bear
A touching father/daughter bonding film, “Annabelle and Bear” is a worthwhile road trip. Continue reading
4 yaps
Dog Sweat
This likable movie about relationships in Iran has just a few too many storylines. Continue reading
Robbie Pickering, Writer/Director, “Natural Selection”
Pickering speaks of basing his film on real life, creating characters who are more than archetypes and avoiding politics in a film about conservative Christians. Continue reading
4.5 yaps
The Green Wave
A powerful look at the Green Revolution of Iran in 2009 told through interviews, archival footage and haunting animation. Continue reading
Hannah Fidell, “We’re Glad You’re Here”
The filmmaker behind “We’re Glad You’re Here” discusses her film as a feminist experiment, filling a hole in the independent-film scene and life imitating art.
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Something Left, Something Taken
An adorably informative short film, “Something Left, Something Taken” is THE animated film for fans of “CSI” but is middle-school appropriate. Continue reading
Indy Film Fest 2011
In this week’s show, Joe and Chris yap about 2011′s Indianapolis International Film Festival, running July 14-24. Continue reading