Best of the Month
Best of the Month: June 2023
Bean-headed beings, generational curses and ex-lovers all feature in the S/W team's Best of the Month picks for June 2023.
Drama
Doug Karr
Ten For Grandpa
One man. Two superpowers. Three ex-wives. Four autopsies. The remarkable true story of David Karr, from the perspective of the grandson who wishes he knew him.
Adventure
Melanie Lopez
& 5 Others
The Stained Club
Finn has stains on his body. One day, he meets a group of cool kids with different stains on their bodies. One day, he understands that these stains aren't just pretty.
Drama
Carlos Estrada
Green Water
When their undocumented mother goes missing, college-bound Erik must assume care of his younger sister Nora.
SOTW
The Summer of Sequels
As another sequel-saturated summer comes to a close, it's clear that sequels are no fad but a growing trend. It's a conversation we started with our 2011 article, Has Hollywood Lost its Way, when we mapped the rising popularity of sequels over the last three decades.
Playlist
A Look at the Short Films of Abbas Kiarostami
The international film community mourns the passing of one of its greatest masters this week. Abbas Kiarostami's films are intimate, contemplative pieces that pose complex questions.
Documentary
E.J. McLeavey-Fisher
Comic Book Heaven
Joe Leisner, the charming owner of New York comic book store Comic Book Heaven, prepares to close his shop after 60 years in the business.
Documentary
Alex Widdowson
Music & Clowns
Jamie has a profound learning disability. Despite being close to nonverbal, he demonstrates charisma, a sharp sense of humour, and emotional sensitivity.
Thirstygirl
On a road trip with her younger sister, Charlie struggles to hide a secret sex addiction (video link opens in new tab)
Chocolate Heart
Owen never learned about sex or relationships from his parents, since they turned into cats. But today, with the help of a human girl, Owen is going to learn a lot. [NSFW]
