Some Rain Must Fall (2024) – Written Review
Starring Yu Aier, a housewife slowly watches her world fall apart and finds herself in constant search for something to grab onto that will hold her up.
Starring Yu Aier, a housewife slowly watches her world fall apart and finds herself in constant search for something to grab onto that will hold her up.
Starring Jenna Ortega and Percy Hynes White known for “Wednesday”, in this Tribeca Film Festival release, the two are seniors unsure of where their relationship could or should go.
“My Eyes Are Up Here” presents to you a romance complicated by more than just someone’s personal baggage.
In this step-by-step short regarding an environmental apocalypse, a couple meets, reaches a high, and falls apart as their means of fighting what’s coming differs short term, and the long-term goal is unable to unite them.
Can you imagine, to hopefully have kids one day, having to go to a room where everyone knows what you are doing and… you know.
While comical in some ways, “Voice Activated” reminds you how much accessibility matters in the development of technology and patience when dealing with other people.
A young woman who has figured out a way to barely survive finds her estranged father at her doorstep, willing to offer help, but there is a question if old memories will impede forgiveness.
In a therapy session, Mara recounts all the people who have died she has grown close to and her anxiety that it could soon happen again.
“Regular Rabbit” is absolutely absurd without having to be violent, slapstick, or implement farce comedy.
When you learn how to fight back, it is hard to show restraint when there remain bullies in the world, as shown by “The K-Town Killer.”
Pitching any kind of film, short film included, and getting financing is hard – but imagine trying to pitch to your dad and uncle who don’t get your vision that much.
A half-Tongan girl is being raised by her White mother, surrounded by her mother’s family, and finds herself enchanted by a pocket of her father’s culture in a local market.
Alcoholism is a disease which can get passed down from generation to generation but separately, then together, a mother and daughter seek out help with their addiction.
“Starling” balances being cute and sad as a young spirit returns home for their birthday.
Work can often get in the way of romance, especially when survival is more paramount than quality time.
“Fairytales” is an exception to what you usually get when you see a young person in that it isn’t a coming-of-age tale or a sterile children’s story, but what it is like to be a kid.
With the type of animation which pushes you to think something nefarious could happen, “Witchfairy” sets you up for one thing but pleasantly gives you another.
Presenting multiple examples of advocating for others and yourself, “Restless Is The Night” is both cautionary and a call to action.
“Corvine” reminds you how much the support of parents matters when you are a little kid.
“Blood for Dust” is a moody film that examines upwards mobility in America, yet the movie struggles to give you a reason to care for its protagonist.
Alongside being visually stunning, almost AAA video game quality at times, “Deep Sea” is an emotional experience, especially as it enters its third act.
“Let the Canary Sing” is an intimate portrayal of struggle and joy for Cyndi Lauper’s voice and activism.
In “I.S.S.,” it appears Ariana DeBose plans to actively avoid the usual Oscar slump a lot of people, especially people of color, experience via a sci-fi drama where there is a nuclear war and a battle for the International Space Station.
“The Line” is a wonderful showcase for Austin Abrams’ talent as it wastes both Halle Bailey and Angus Cloud.
“Suitable Flesh” may lack an explanation regarding what is happening, but you’ll be so locked in you may forget your questions until after the movie is over.
“Perpetrator” is more interested in ways to use and shoot blood than truly give life to its characters and anything it sets up plot-wise.
Tracee Ellis Ross continues to push beyond her comedy empire with the kind of role which deserves to be in awards contentions.
“The Listener,” focused on a peer crisis hotline worker, is a stirring, frustrating, and potentially tear-inducing film.
“The Graduates,” thankfully avoids showing a school shooting, but what’s left leaves you wanting more.
“Our Son” presents a shift in Billy Porter’s career from being the loudest in the room due to his booming voice to being the most notable due to his performance.
Between movies and shorts, Wherever I Look covered over 230 productions in 2022, and here are our picks for what was the best of the year.
With one of the greatest women she has ever known passing, Ivy tries to figure out how to honor her grandmother’s legacy.
In this crime drama, an egg and pork chop are cops looking for justice since there is a murderer killing eggs by the dozen.
In this alternate take on what happened in the Garden of Eden, Lilith decides to illuminate Eve to the truth about Adam and who is the first woman.
In “Pete,” whether trans, non-binary, or simply Pete, we watch as a young kid and their mom pursue the joys of little league baseball.
“More Than I Remember” presents a less palatable version of why people immigrate, in animated form, but is no less a story to behold.
When your culture is commercialized and its history downplayed or erased, there are times you have to remind yourself and others that who you are isn’t for someone’s entertainment.
In a seemingly post-apocalyptic world, the surface has soldiers who may kill people, and shadows have monsters. Let’s see if this group can get to their destination alive.
In this silly horror short, two girls questions if the man who seemingly wants to kill them might be cute under his mask?
The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.
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