Film Festivals

Review: Jennifer Kent’s brutal but brilliant ‘The Nightingale’

(Photo: IFC Films) The early career path of a breakthrough filmmaker can be a treacherous one. Respond to Hollywood’s call… Read More

June 5, 2019

Review: Emma Thompson is excellent in Mindy Kaling’s ‘Late Night’

Emma Thompson in Late Night (photo courtesy of Sundance Institute | Emily Aragones) Everything old is new again! Five or… Read More

June 3, 2019

Cannes Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is passionate, unconventional lesbian cinema

Adèle Hanel and Noémie Merlant in Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire (photo: MK2) Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of… Read More

May 26, 2019

Cannes Review: Elia Suleiman’s ‘It Must Be Heaven,’ is a political and sometimes brilliant meta commentary on Palestine identity

(Photo: Carole Bethuel) Elia Suleiman’s latest is a dryly comedic essay film on the Palestinian identity In the same vein… Read More

May 25, 2019

Cannes Review: Marco Bellocchio’s Godfather-esque ‘The Traitor’ struggles with the duality of its style

Marco Bellocchio’s latest features a clash of cinematic styles with mixed results One of Italy’s most remarkable directors, Marco Bellocchio’s… Read More

May 24, 2019

Cannes Review: Michael Angelo Covino’s ‘The Climb’ is pitch-perfect buddy comedy

(Photo: Topic Studios) It’s not without its blemishes, but by combining breakthrough lead performances, accomplished cinematography, hilarious sight gags and… Read More

May 24, 2019

Cannes Review: ‘The Bears’ Famous Invasion’

(Photo: Prima Linea Productions) Lorenzo Mattotti’s debut animated feature is an animated feast for the eyes In his first animated… Read More

May 24, 2019

Cannes Review: ‘Atlantique’ Puts a Creative Spin On A Tragic Love Story

Courtesy of The Cannes Film Festival Atlantique, the first feature from director Mati Diop is a cinematic puzzle worth putting… Read More

May 23, 2019

Cannes Review: Xavier Dolan’s ‘Matthias and Maxime’ is an improvement over recent works but still lacks emotional urgency

Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas and Xavier Dolan in Matthias and Maxime (Photo: Shayne Laverdiere) Xavier Dolan’s latest is cluttered, uneven but… Read More

May 23, 2019

Cannes Review: Joon-ho Bong’s ‘Parasite’ is breathtaking and heartbreaking

Parasite (Photo : 2019 CJ ENM Corporation, Barunson E&A) Joon-ho Bong delivers the best film of the Cannes Film Festival… Read More

May 22, 2019

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