by Nic Champion | Feb 21, 2021 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I’ve browsed Kanopy. Upon revisiting the catalogue, I discovered tons of new titles, There’s still no way many of us will go to a theater, so if you’re looking for an free and easy to use streaming experience with both...
by Nic Champion | Jan 14, 2021 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
Buoyancy A 14-year-old Cambodian boy leaves home in search of a better life but is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he realises his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his...
by Nic Champion | Dec 26, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
For full descriptions, check out my article for TheArtsSTL! I’m Thinking of Ending Things First Cow A Girl Missing The Hottest August Dogs Don’t Wear Pants Miss Juneteenth The Mole Agent The Invisible Man Feels Good Man Deerskin Honorable Mentions Tesla- A...
by Nic Champion | Sep 28, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads
The Amulet Babyteeth Bad Education Cane River Cursed Films Deerskin This is a truly bizarre film. It’s 70 minutes long, so while it may be alienating to some, I give it a full recommendation because it will not take up much of your time. If you remember Jean...
by Nic Champion | Aug 14, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
Bacurau Beanpole Bull Light From Light Never Rarely Sometimes Always Eliza Hittman’s previous film, Beach Rats, explored the minefield of a male adolescent upbringing in an environment of toxic masculinity. As its protagonist stealthily moves between his macho...
