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.
The Lincoln Lawyer (Season 1)
Written by Jeff Sparks "In Netflix’s new series, “The Lincoln Lawyer,” Manuel Garcia-Rulfo stars as Mickey Haller, an LA defense attorney who finds his life in danger when he takes on a new client. The series follows the same character … Continue reading.
Wood and Water
Written by Michael Clawson "An austere, ruminative, and remarkably accomplished first feature from Jonas Bak, “Wood and Water” is a portrait of a woman stepping into a new stage of life. It’s also an enthralling meditation on..."… Continue reading.
Amsterdam
Written by Taylor Baker "Steeped in postwar America and Europe it follows an unlikely troupe of a self-medicated doctor, a lawyer, and a nurse on a quest to solve a murder, and maybe the soul of the world at the … Continue reading.
Athena
Written by Alexander Reams "Tracking shots have become somewhat of a gimmick in modern filmmaking, the digital arena has made it easier to imitate the visceral experience of a tracking shot and there are times where filmmakers can use this … Continue reading.
Echoes
Written by Jeff Sparks "With rumors of the company struggling, I wonder how many more generic shows like “Echoes” Netflix can get away with."… Continue reading.
NYAFF 2022: The Sales Girl
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.
Don’t Worry Darling
Written by Maria Athayde "I will be the first to admit that the drama surrounding “Don’t Worry Darling” is a bit heavy-handed and that the discussions about its director, Olivia Wilde, are misogynistic. But these discussions don’t make it any … Continue reading.
Resurrection
Written by Jeff Sparks "“Resurrection” stars Rebecca Hall, Tim Roth, and Grace Kaufman in a plot about a woman whose psychotic ex returns after twenty years to tear her down with sadistic mind games. A new performance from Hall is … Continue reading.
Anonymous Club
Written by Michael Clawson "A renowned rock musician known for her affectless vocals and peerlessly clever lyrics, Courtney Barnett might be a virtuosic songwriter, but that doesn’t mean she’s always able to find the right words. Towards the beginning of..."… Continue reading.
