Michael says: “Never one to play it safe, writer/director Bruce La Bruce (GERONTOPHILLIA; OTTO; OR, UP WITH DEAD PEOPLE; HUSTLER WHITE) pokes at heteronormative judgement, and homosexual narcissism in a classic b-movie disguised as an art-house indie. Dominic is a beautiful young
Brett says: “BAD LUCK BANGING… is quite the enigmatic little film that plays out in an avant-garde format. Prior to viewing the film, I made a mistake in seeing a very small blurb about the film that described its narrative.
Diane says: “Director Celine Sciamma (GIRLHOOD, PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE) disappoints with a slight take on a mother-daughter relationship. Eight-year-old Nelly tries to understand her mother’s depression, especially now after the death of her grandmother. On the long
Michael says: “After hearing some praise about the new streaming television series, RESERVATION DOGS, which director Harjo executive produced as well as wrote and directed for, I decided to dip into his 2009 film, BARKING WATER, before starting in on
Michael says: “Is it okay to tear apart a family to uphold the law? What if the law is simply a little-known requirement to fill out some bureaucratic paperwork? That is the story Korean-American writer/director/actor Justin Chon tackles in BLUE
Chris says: “Re-watched with John Waters’ commentary track (recorded for the 25th anniversary edition), which makes it far more bearable (though still not as fully realized as his next film, the glorious FEMALE TROUBLE.) Best revelation: on people walking out
Michael says: “This cult classic was released in 1984 integrating elements of punk culture, government-hidden science fiction, and urban crime to create a clever, irreverent and fun film. I suspect if I had seen it in the mid-80’s around its
Michael says: “I have seen CITIZEN KANE before… about twenty years ago, so when it came up again in the Brattle podcast, about how it’s such a classic, in fact, probably THE classic film, and I couldn’t really remember much
Vicki says: “What is unique about Tirola’s extremely well-crafted documentary is that it is told through interviews, tv footage, letters, home movies and audio clips. It traces from his early life to his protesting the Vietnam War and doesn’t shy