‘Petite Maman’ Teases Out Adorable Childhood Fantasy
Céline Sciamma's follow-up to 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' leaves something to be desired. But the experience is still… Read More
October 10, 2021
NYFF
Gaspar Noé’s ‘Vortex’ is a Tender Experimental Dive Into Dementia
Split screen entertainment is back and sadder than ever. Read More
September 30, 2021
‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Makes Shakespeare a Marvel Once Again
Move over, Branagh! Read More
September 28, 2021
‘French Exit’ is an Absurd Satire Better Enjoyed at Another Time
Michelle Pfeiffer's captivating performance can't overcome the faults of this bougie comedy. Read More
October 11, 2020
‘Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue’ is a Rare Misstep for Jia Zhangke
Too much time with talking heads makes for a static, unbalanced examination of Chinese society over the past 80 years. Read More
October 1, 2020
Tsai Ming-liang’s ‘Days’ is a Still, Hypnotic Immersion in Loneliness and Human Connection
Tsai Ming-liang and Lee Kang-sheng create a tender, cavernous narrative that affirms the monotony and beauty of being and the… Read More
September 24, 2020
‘Lovers Rock’ Immerses Us in an Energetic Reggae House Party
Steve McQueen revitalizes what we all miss about house parties and depicts an experience unique to the vibrant West Indian… Read More
September 20, 2020
The 25 Best Films of Fall Festival Season 2019
We went to Venice, Toronto, New York, and Austin and saw numerous wonderful films -- these are the 25 best. Read More
November 1, 2019
The 2019 Fall Festival Awards
The fall festival circuit may be over... but awards season is just beginning. Read More
November 1, 2019