Marjorie Sturm’s latest documentary is an impressive LoFi exploration of con artist Laura Albert and her literary persona JT LeRoy, an author who built a cult-like following before the revelation that their entire output was a hoax.
Heaven Knows What
Josh and Benny Safdie’s latest feature is a brilliant and heartbreaking look at the lives of homeless heroin addicts living in New York, boasting magnificent performances and an air of realism lacking from most drug morality tales.
The Guest
Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett’s most recent collaboration is a fantastic riff on ’80s straight-to-video flicks, elevated further by a strong score and impressive cinematography.
Peace Officer
Brad Barber and Scott Christopherson’s debut documentary is a fascinating look at the increasing militarisation of American Police forces, and the effects that this has on the wider community.
Tales of the Grim Sleeper
Nick Broomfield’s latest documentary is an impressive indictment of police incompetence and structural racism in modern USA, filtered through a serial killer narrative.
3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets
A lazily constructed documentary on an extremely important topic, Marc Silver’s exploration of the Jordan Davis case isn’t quite up to muster.
Finders Keepers
A look at the quirky legal battle over the ownership of a man’s severed foot, Finder’s Keepers shows promise despite somewhat questionable delivery.
Love
Gaspar Noe’s controversial “porn” film is a tender, understated exploration of sex and sentimentality, elevated by some beautiful cinematography and strong embedded narratives.
The Overnight
Patrick Brice’s second feature is a late-night sex-comedy romp, a throwback to a popular genre of the ’80s that reimagines the aesthetic and breaks from the traditional constraints of broad studio comedy.
9th Sydney Underground Film Festival announced featuring Roth, Noé, Dead Girlfriends & Cannibal Cops
The full lineup for SUFF 2015 has been announced, with a wide variety of features, documentaries, and shorts tackling the weird, wonderful, and bizarre.