WELCOME TO CHECHNYA
WELCOME TO CHECHNYA
By Joonatan Itkonen
Harrowing and unbearably bleak, WELCOME TO CHECHNYA is a vitally important documentary about an issue that needs addressing right now.
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NAVIGATING THE CLAPBOARD JUNGLE: AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN MCCONNELL
NAVIGATING THE CLAPBOARD JUNGLE: AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN MCCONNELL
By Joonatan Itkonen
I interviewed filmmaker Justin McConnell on his documentary CLAPBOARD JUNGLE and how to survive indie filmmaking today.
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NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS
NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS
By Joonatan Itkonen
Devastating and vital, Eliza Hittman's profoundly impactful drama is a brilliantly made portrait of the nightmare that is our world.
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THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD
THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD
By Joonatan Itkonen
A heartwarming and razor sharp comedic drama that makes the spirit soar. COPPERFIELD is a brilliant adaptation of a timeless classic.
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TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG
TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG
By Joonatan Itkonen
Divisive, messy, and brilliant. TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG will surely repel as many as it entices, but there’s no denying the power behind Kurzel’s vivid fantasy.
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NAVIGATING THE CLAPBOARD JUNGLE: AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN MCCONNELL
NAVIGATING THE CLAPBOARD JUNGLE: AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN MCCONNELL
By Joonatan Itkonen
I interviewed filmmaker Justin McConnell on his documentary CLAPBOARD JUNGLE and how to survive indie filmmaking today.
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BUILDING A WORLD OF CRIME – AN INTERVIEW WITH RESISTANCE GAMES
BUILDING A WORLD OF CRIME – AN INTERVIEW WITH RESISTANCE GAMES
By Joonatan Itkonen
We spoke with Anna Salomaa and Jussi Autio from Resistance Games about their new sprawling gangster epic COMPANY OF CRIME.
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IMAGINING THE PALE BLUE DOT – AN INTERVIEW WITH SAM BARHAM
IMAGINING THE PALE BLUE DOT – AN INTERVIEW WITH SAM BARHAM
By Joonatan Itkonen
We spoke with Sam Barham, Chief Monkey at Balancing Monkey Games, about the development of BEFORE WE LEAVE, Space Whales, and what caused the Peeps to have such unique personalities.
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IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK — Q&A WITH CRYSTAL MOSELLE
IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK — Q&A WITH CRYSTAL MOSELLE
By Joonatan Itkonen
We attended an online Q&A with Crystal Moselle to talk about skating, growing up, and her new series, BETTY.
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PULLING ON THREADS – AN INTERVIEW WITH NINA IJÄS
PULLING ON THREADS – AN INTERVIEW WITH NINA IJÄS
By Joonatan Itkonen
I met with Nina Ijäs, the co-writer and editor of HOPE FROZEN, at DocPoint 2020 to talk about her career — and how to approach death as a topic.
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Posts tagged as “Michael Tubbs”

STOCKTON ON MY MIND

By Joonatan Itkonen on August 3, 2020

Important and inspiring, Marc Levin's documentary couldn't arrive at a more vital time than now.

RATCHED
RATCHED
By Joonatan Itkonen
Clinging to the iconic legacy of Milos Forman's seminal masterpiece, this lurid and tonally incoherent adaptation feels more like bad fan fiction.
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THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME
THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME
By Joonatan Itkonen
The slow burning narrative and unnerving violence will undoubtedly turn off many. But fans of multilayered murder ballads will be in heaven.
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ENOLA HOLMES
ENOLA HOLMES
By Joonatan Itkonen
Smart, funny, exciting, and never condescending, ENOLA HOLMES announces the arrival of a new icon for young adventurers everywhere.
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THE THIRD DAY
THE THIRD DAY
By Joonatan Itkonen
In trying to do a little of bit of everything at once, THE THIRD DAY is an admirable mess that stumbles in its own conventional and often dull storytelling.
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COASTAL ELITES
COASTAL ELITES
By Joonatan Itkonen
It's probably made with the best intentions, but COASTAL ELITES is a painfully condescending and smug attempt at boomersplaining politics to people.
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TONY HAWK’S PRO SKATER 1 AND 2
TONY HAWK’S PRO SKATER 1 AND 2
By Joonatan Itkonen
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is as perfect a game as can be. It's pure fun that's been polished to perfection for both old and new fans alike.
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SURGEON SIMULATOR 2
SURGEON SIMULATOR 2
By Joonatan Itkonen
Despite some rough mission design and a wholly unimpressive single player, SURGEON SIMULATOR 2 is an utter joy to play with like minded friends.
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PC BUILDING SIMULATOR: ESPORTS EXPANSION
PC BUILDING SIMULATOR: ESPORTS EXPANSION
By Joonatan Itkonen
It's a lot more of the same as the base game, but the Esports expansion comes with some quality of life improvements that make it worth a look.
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PROJECT CARS 3
PROJECT CARS 3
By Joonatan Itkonen
Moving away from its more involved simulation roots, PROJECT CARS reinvents itself as one of the best arcade racers of the year.
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CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF OF NEW CHAMPIONS
CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF OF NEW CHAMPIONS
By Joonatan Itkonen
The latest in the long running anime and game series, RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS is a surprisingly fun and involving adventure sports title for everyone.
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UNTITLED GOOSE GAME
UNTITLED GOOSE GAME
By Joonatan Itkonen
What could easily have been a tired exercise in fowl play turns out to be one of the funniest and most joyous games out in the past year.
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