Sunset Song: Visually Stunning but Emotionally Bereft
Terence Davies’ film explores the relationship of a family in the Scottish countryside, but lacks depth.
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Review of Janis: Little Girl Blue
Amy Berg’s new documentary depicts the successes and hardships of Janis Joplin’s life.
Alice Through the Looking Glass: It’s TIME
The new Alice film from Tim Burton’s series makes you think about the role of Time in our lives.
Review of Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art
To the artists who pioneered this art movement, bigger is better.
The First Monday in May: An Inside Look at the Met Gala
With beautiful visuals and an abundance of fashionistas, the film poses the question, “should fashion be viewed as art?”
War… and More War: Of Men and War Reviewed
Bécue-Renard’s new film explores the after-effects of war.
Review of Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters
Mike Correll’s documentary sheds light on a master of dark art.
Review of Only Yesterday: Old vs. (A)new
A Studio Ghibli from the 90s is finally released internationally.
Review of Yalom’s Cure: Examining the Existentialist
Sabine Gisiger’s documentary explores the philosophies of psychotherapist Dr. Irwin Yalom.
Embrace of the Serpent: Visceral and Decadent
A Colombian film that examines the effects of colonization on the Native way of life.
Born to be Blue: A Film About Passion
Robert Budreau’s film imagines what Chet Baker’s life would have been in the ’60s.
Review of Dheepan: The Universal Displacement
Jacques Audiard’s new film explores the relationship of three people escaping civil war.
‘The True Cost’ of Fast Fashion
Andrew Morgan’s documentary tells us how clothes and energy are connected.
Who Will Win Best Animated Short?
Taking a look at the contenders for the Oscar for Best Animated Short.
Review of 45 Years: Saving a Relationship
Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay deliver impressive performances as a couple reaching a difficult place in their marriage.
#OscarsSoWhite: Controversy at the Academy Awards
Our authors offer their opinions on the outrage surrounding the recent Oscar nominations.
Review of Son of Saul: The Menacing Stare of Death
László Nemes’ Oscar-nominated film stands apart from other Holocaust films.
