Written by Alexander Reams "A story within a story can be great when done right, the gold standard is “Adaptation.” However, it can also be a pitfall for less experienced writers and directors. Director João Mário Grilo is no freshman, … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "In the more than a hundred years of cinema, several shorthands have become commonplace to depict hearing loss. The young Argentinian filmmaker, Charo Mato, uses her film to explore several aspects of her progressive hearing loss … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "In “Stars at Noon,” the more ambitious and divisive of Claire Denis’ two movies this year, Margaret Qualley gives a livewire performance as Trish, a booze-addled American journalist desperately looking for a way out of..."… Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Decision to Leave” can be hard to keep up with, but its zig-zagging plot is one that’s deliriously satisfying to get lost in. That’s because every hairpin turn in this intricately assembled procedural leads immediately into … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” is one of my favorite paintings. It's simple but the use of oil paint provides a realist quality while still feeling separate from the real world. Phil Grabsky’s latest entry in the..."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "I am a big fan of slapstick comedy, especially when it’s used properly. It’s used far too seldom in film and while I appreciate director Cho Eun-ji's sophomore effort, her use of slapstick comedy is too … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "It’s unfortunate that something teetering so close to relevance and thoughtfulness is masked by logical foibles making one unable to take it too seriously."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker ""North of Normal” is a rather normal-looking and normal-feeling adaptation of an autobiography, its flaws are easy to overlook and don’t draw much attention, unfortunately, neither do its strengths."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "Mariana Bastos’s first solo feature film catalogs a young woman losing touch with her hold on reality following the tragic death of her mother. Valentina Herszage..."… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "“The Sales Girl” directed by Jachivdorj Sengedorj is an interesting entry in the genre of young women who find their sexual awakening. The film is from Mongolia, which is already in a peculiar cultural cross-section of..."… Continue reading.
