Film Festivals

[Fantasia 2021 Review] South Africa’s INDEMNITY packages on-the-run thrills with conspiracy paranoia

Writer-director Travis Taute places an emphasis on mental health in his new action thriller.

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[AFI Docs 2021 Review] ‘AUDIBLE’ an ambitious short doc in need of more time

Friday night lights become Friday night sounds in this story about the Maryland School for the Deaf football team.

3 years ago

[AFI Docs 2021 Review] ‘FATHOM’ decodes whale calls, but doesn’t communicate visually

The nature science documentary is too narrow in its scope, feeling geared to marine biologists or those who really want…

3 years ago

[AFI Docs 2021 Review]: ‘SUMMER OF SOUL’ gives us Harlem’s “Black Woodstock” for the very first time

Part music appreciation, part historical record, Questlove’s documentary celebrates an event that’s been largely forgotten.

3 years ago

[SXSW Review] ‘THE SPARK BROTHERS’ – Edgar Wright’s electric style benefits story of art pop legends

With heart and groovy music pieces, Wright presents the titular pop and rock duo as forever evolving men. And at…

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‘A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX’ director asks deep, thought-provoking questions about our reality with latest documentary

We spoke with director Rodney Ascher (ROOM 237, THE NIGHTMARE) about the nature of our reality, balancing complex ideas, and…

3 years ago

‘THE BLAZING WORLD’ Review: A Fantastical, Feminine Neon-Drenched Journey Down A Rabbit Hole [Sundance 2021]

Carlson Young proves she's a confident, perceptive storyteller with lots to share.

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‘JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH’ Review: Spotlights a Revolutionary [Sundance 2021]

Shaka King's biopic has some great ideas that don't all meld cohesively.

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‘HOW IT ENDS’ Sundance Film Fest Review: A Mumblecore MELANCHOLIA

This off-beat dramedy's pleasures and poignancy wears thin by the time it ends.

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