‘The Eagle Huntress’ a captivating, radiant documentary about perseverance
What would it be like if your daughter or younger sister – or you – could reach for the stars with parental support? There would…
Film Reviews
Film reviews covering indie, arthouse, and mainstream cinema.
‘Loving’ a forgotten but vitally important part of American history (Film Review)
Loving is director Jeff Nichols’ most acclaimed film yet and the one most likely to win Academy awards. It has been featured in film festivals…
The Neon Demon a surreal perfume commercial with blood, electronica, geometry (Review)
Smash or trash? Nicolas Winding Refn probably doesn’t care which you choose. My guess is the Danish director is content with you just having the very…
Haunting “Neither Heaven Nor Earth” not to be missed
While on a mission in Afghanistan, a French captain's men begin to disappear. Clément Cogitore's war mystery features a thoughtful script, and brilliant performance by…
Minimalist ‘Taste of Cherry’ a fascinating life and death journey (Film Review)
Mr. Badii drives randomly across the Tehran countryside looking for someone — anyone — who would do him one simple job. And pay well it will.…
Zero Days: There are no rules of engagement for cyber weapons
As you watch Alex Gibney's latest documentary, prepare to be transported, just as you were with 'Inside Job' narrated by Matt Damon in 2010.
‘Sweet Bean’: Do you believe a recipe can change a person’s life? (Review)
Sweet Bean is a delicious film from Naomi Kawase, the Japanese director who gave us The Mourning Forest and Still the Water. It was an official…
The pitfalls of parenting summed up perfectly in this video
The Talk is “not for young children unless you want an awkward talk with them.” Indeed. The pitfalls of parenting. Sugar-coating be damned. The 8-minute…
Film Review: ‘Son of Saul’ spectacularly well made, expectedly heart-wrenching
Son of Saul (Saul fia). Google this Hungarian film, and attend a screening where and whenever you can. Dubbed a holocaust film this is as…
My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
“It’s not good enough… I wasted six months of our lives.” Nicolas Winding Refn held himself, once again, to a very high standard. The Danish…