Written by Jeff Sparks "In “A Dog Called Money,” Murphy records PJ as she roams around Washington, D.C., and areas of Afghanistan where she talks to a range of different people. She tries to understand who they are and what … 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 Alexander Reams "Filming her grandfather over several years, Iliana Sosa captured her grandfather’s life, his memories, and his monthly journey from Mexico to El Paso, Texas to see his family. This has been a staple in his life … 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 "From the somewhat poignant opening where Poitier narrates his upbringing, it begins its path on the paint-by-numbers trail that director Reginald Hudlin (“Marshall,” “The Black Godfather”) follows up until the credits. Poitier is a..."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Morgen’s at his strongest with his editing, working through the archives that he was granted access to images, sculptures, footage, and more, and including sequences that are exceptionally filmed and glorious to see on the big … Continue reading.
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.
Written by Anna Harrison “Do you see me?” Reid Davenport asks in his feature debut, “I Didn’t See You There.” It’s a loaded question—the easiest answer is..."… Continue reading.
Written by Anna Harrison "It’s lucky that Harding—a first-time feature director—found an interesting subject, because the clutter that he adds around Carson can’t hold a candle to the man himself..."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "“McEnroe” is largely what its title suggests, a look at the performance, antics, and legend of John McEnroe in his own words. With some brief asides by his children, brother, wife, Billie Jean King, and a … Continue reading.
