Abe Friedtanzer

‘Bruiser’ review: Jalyn Hall and Trevante Rhodes lead a superb cast that tackles violence and father figures | AFI FEST

Children look up to and are influenced by their parents, and that’s not always a good thing. Miles Warren’s searing… Read More

November 7, 2022

‘Return to Seoul’ review: Park Ji-Min’s astonishing turn as a magnetic adoptee anchors Davy Chou’s compelling search for meaning | NYFF

Adoption, as a process, has many intricacies, and one of them is the loopholes it leaves open for someone who… Read More

October 14, 2022

‘Eternal Spring’ review: Daxiong’s stirring visual exploration of religious suppression and memory through comic book imagery

Animation can be a powerful tool for examining difficult topics. That’s especially true for an artist whose life has been… Read More

October 13, 2022

‘Walk Up’ review: Hong Sang-soo toys with physical framing and structure to find the spaces in between relationships [B+] | NYFF

There is an interesting link between space and the way people behave. Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo uses space and setting to… Read More

October 7, 2022

Interview: Natalie Zea on exploring new territory in season 2 of ‘La Brea’ and the many great roles she’s had [VIDEO]

NBC’s time-traveling adventure series La Brea returns next week for its second season, and among its best characters is Eve,… Read More

September 22, 2022

‘Moving On’ review: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin reliably anchor a comedy without a clear direction [B-] | Toronto

Can two actresses who have spent seven years portraying best friends in a popular TV show succeed at playing completely… Read More

September 15, 2022

‘Good Night Oppy’ review: Ryan White presents an eye-opening trip aboard the plucky and resilient Mars rovers [B+] | Toronto

Our world hasn’t quite caught up to expectations set by science fiction of flying cars, starships, and first contact with… Read More

September 13, 2022

‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ review: Daniel Goldhaber turns a manifesto into a tense and engaging eco-thriller [B+] | Toronto

The word “pipeline” has become politically charged, and this film’s title does away with any remaining ambiguity about where it… Read More

September 12, 2022

‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ review: Tatiana Maslany flexes muscles and comedic chops in a show that leans into its camp value [B]

Of the many superheroes to populate the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Hulk is far from the most objectively polished, with… Read More

August 17, 2022

Interview: Ed Harris on working with passionate married indie directors in his new film ‘Get Away If You Can’

Ed Harris has been one of our most prolific actors since the mid-1970s, and he shows no signs of slowing… Read More

August 16, 2022

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