Berlin, I Love You is a messy portrait of the capital of Germany that knits together ten short stories told from the perspective of ten different directors. (AG: 1/5 stars) Review by FF2 Intern Anika Guttormson Berlin, I Love You undertakes a difficult challenge in its compilation of ten different short stories but ultimately fails…
Author: Anika Guttormson
Anika Guttormson is a film student studying at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.
'Daughter of Mine' delivers moving look into the trials of motherhood
A withdrawn ten year old named Vittoria is confronted with the reality of her past when her biological mother attempts to come back into her life. (AG: 3/5 stars) Review by FF2 Intern Anika Guttormson Daughter of Mine (2018) is an Italian film by director Laura Bispuri, and co-written by Francesca Manieri and Laura…
'Maniakarnika' an epic woman warrior biopic
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) follows the story of Rani Lakshmibai, a leader and warrior who fought against the British occupation of India in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. (4/5) Review by FF2 Intern Anika Guttormson Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) was co-directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut. Ranaut’s directorial debut takes…
Documentary ‘Bathtubs Over Broadway’ Provides Touching Insight Into Industrial Theater
Documentary Bathtubs over Broadway follows the Late Night With David Letterman writer Steve Young as his unique interest in old records takes him on an adventure through the behind the scenes art of corporate America. (4.5/5) Review by FF2 Intern Anika Guttormson Dava Whisenant makes her directorial debut in documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway…
Psychological thriller ‘The Charmer’ frontlines fear, desperation of immigrants
The Charmer is a psychological thriller that centers Iranian immigrant Esmail as he searches for a girlfriend that can help him stay in Denmark. He finds himself in trouble along the way as he encounters trials from his past. (3.5/5)