We were treated to some remarkable new talent this year, spanning environmental documentaries, satirical horror and kitchen sink realism
and Mountain director Jennifer Peedom’s latest production breaks the “show don’t tell dictum” is putting it lightly: the film is extensively vococentric, narrated by a biblical-sounding Willem Dafoe. “When the first rains fell, the earth awakened,” he says, going on to ruminate in depth about how “rivers have shaped us as a species.” Yep: this dudelikes rivers.
Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morningSocial media influencers and the wellness industry are the targets of Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes’ diabolically entertaining and satirical flick, which is not for the faint-hearted or weak of stomach. Online celeb Sissy gets roped into attending the hen’s weekend of former bestie Emma and bloody mayhem ensues.
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