Directed by: Paul Schrader
Distributed by: Magnolia Pictures
Written by Taylor Baker
80/100
Paul Schrader’s latest is another contemplative character piece, there’s been much and deservedly going to be much more conversation about how this wraps up his guilt-ridden lonely … Continue reading.
… Continue reading.“My experience of great storytelling, working with classics, is just finding a way to present it simply but let the story do its own work, or be an invite to the audience’s imagination.”
Kenneth Branagh, Director of “Death on the
Directed by: Michael B. Jordan
Distributed by: United Artists Releasing
Written by Taylor Baker
20/100
Jonathan Majors co-stars in “Creed III,” Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut which sees the champion hang up his heavyweight belts for a life after boxing … Continue reading.
Directed by: Dominik Moll
Distributed by: TBA
Written by Taylor Baker
72/100
“The Night of the 12th” begins with a rare distinction that few police procedurals and detective narratives begin with, the promise that this case will go unsolved. Instead … Continue reading.
Directed by: Michael Morris
Distributed by: TBA
Written by Taylor Baker
60/100
Michael Morris’ “To Leslie” presents the journey of a washed-up alcoholic named Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) who after winning the lottery blows her cash, abandons her child, and eeks … Continue reading.
Directed by: Léa Mysius
Distributed by: Mubi
Written by Taylor Baker
68/100
Léa Mysius’s “The Five Devils” is a noteworthy sophomore film, not just in its accomplished delivery of craft but its effortlessness at capturing the story of a young … Continue reading.
Directed by: Veerle Baetens
Distributed by: TBA
Written by Taylor Baker
70/100
“When It Melts” slowly unfurls the staggering pain of loneliness as a child. Eva is torn by her desire to belong in a family that doesn’t want her … Continue reading.
Directed by: Felix van Groeningen & Charlotte Vandermeersch
Distributed by: Janus Films
Written by Taylor Baker
75/100
“The Eight Mountains” captures the intimacy of long-term friendship in moments of blistering turbulence and abstract stillness. The film begins with young Bruno … Continue reading.
1. ‘Infinity Pool’ (dir. Brandon Cronenberg)
2. ‘Cat Person’ (dir. Susanna Fogel)
3. ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ (dir. Nicole Holofcener)
4. ‘Theater Camp’ (dir. Molly Gordon & Nick Lieberman)
5. ‘Eileen’ (dir. William Oldroyd)
6. ‘Fair Play’ … Continue reading.
Directed by: Emanuele Crialese
Distributed by: Music Box
Written by Taylor Baker
50/100
Three children navigate their neighborhood, school, family, and lives in “L’immensità,” while their mother Clara (Penelope Cruz) traverses a marriage that is seemingly at the end of … Continue reading.
