Ah, the gently insidious weight of doing what’s expected. Writer and director Desiree Akhavan convincingly captures the pressure in British film Appropriate Behaviour that many people, but particularly those from migrant families, feel as they struggle to simultaneously fit within both the traditional cultures of their parents and that of their adopted home. Akhavan, herself Continue Reading
Love sweet droid love: R2-D2 searches for a soulmate in short film Artoo in Love
SNAPSHOT Artoo In Love is a short film that follows our intrepid, droid-hero R2-D2 as he tries to find love in this galaxy. Artoo is joined by an adorable cast of his droid friends, as well as some of his enemies … (synopsis via Artoo in Love) Even droids want to Continue Reading