A Man Called Ove romanticizes death for cheap drama and laughs...
A Man Called Ove is the perfect example of a film that romanticizes death to cheat its way into the audience’s heart. This is Sweden's...
First Girl I Loved takes us on journey of self-discovery and...
The attraction you feel at first sight when you’re young is a thrilling, intoxicating experience. Not easily replicated, this is usually the excitement that...
Moonlight filmmakers talk shooting beauty of Miami and connecting with material...
Miami is a city cursed by prejudice. We can thank “Miami Vice” for some of it as well as a too many New York...
Moonlight heightens intimacy with exquisitely tempered cinematic technique — a film...
The unanimity of praise for Moonlight has been deafening. Along with the critical praise, the film's limited early release opened incredibly strong, an amazing...
The Handmaiden is a gorgeously lavish depiction of female sensuality –...
The Handmaiden is a wild ride through sensual images that at times feel excessive, but so it is with Korean director Park Chan-wook, who...
In a Valley of Violence takes down revenge movie with black...
A darkly humorous western, In a Valley of Violence, is a refreshing change for horror writer-director Ti West. I never expected to laugh as...
Once in a Lifetime presents a poignant history lesson – a...
In France, the classroom and other public places have become political. Public policies such as immigration and forbidding religious symbols in public places have...
Is Miami’s film scene big enough for counter-programming against Miami Film...
You know Miami’s film scene is thriving when counter-programming rears its glorious head. After all, what would Slamdance be without Sundance? On the advent...
Sand Storm unveils structural constraints for women in Israel – a...
Set in southern Israel, Sand Storm is a sensitive and moving portrayal of the still complicated social structure for women in Israel. The film,...
Cameraperson is a subtle but deeply moving film about filmmaking –...
The process of filmmaking can be mysterious; the creation of images that are far removed from an audience through time and space can stir...