Teaching audiences to view films actively
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Jeremiah Zagar
Starring: Evan Rosado | Isaiah Kristian | Josiah Gabriel | Raúl Castillo | SheilaVand
Michael says: “As many of us are viewing films for nomination purposes, which is less than a month away, I’ d like to put in a plug for Jeremiah Zagar’s WE THE ANIMALS, now available on streaming on Amazon., and
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Barry Jenkins
Starring: Aujanue Ellis | Colman Domingo | Ebony Obsidian | KikiLayne | Michael Beach | Regina King | Stephan James | Teyonah Parris
Chris says: “Barry Jenkins’ follow-up to MOONLIGHT is nearly that film’s sequel in that it further showcases his considerably humane approach to character and story even as he adapts someone else’s text (in this case, a James Baldwin novel.) The
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Sophie Fiennes
Starring: documentary
Chris says: “Cutting back and forth between concert and cinema verité footage is initially somewhat jarring, particularly for those who know little about Jones’ life offstage (i.e., most viewers). Fortunately, the latter’s contrast with the former grows more compelling as
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Josephine Decker
Starring: Helena Howard | Miranda July | Molly Parker
Chris says: “An admittedly frustrating but always fascinating puzzle box of a film. On the surface, it appears to be about teenager Madeline (Helena Howard), her antagonistic relationship with her single mother (Miranda July) and her after-school participation in an
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Hong Sang-soo
Starring: Cho Yunhee | Kim Min-hee | Kim Sae-byeok | Kwon Hae-hyo
Michael says: “THE DAY AFTER is a Koren film from prolific director Hong Sang-Soo. This film that starts with our lead, Bongwan (Kwon Hae-hyo),a respected literary critic who runs his own publishing house, being accused by his wife (Cho Yun-hee)
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Dana Adam Shapiro
Starring: documentary
Julie says: “This was pretty interesting. The woman running the show Suzanne Mitchell reminds me of my Mom’s best friend back in Texas re some of her mannerisms in her old age. She’s a character for sure. They go back
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Sally Potter
Starring: Bruno Ganz | CherryJones | Cillian Murphy | Emily Moritmer | Kristin Scott Thomas | Patricia Clarkson | Timothy Spall
Thom says: “This little seen independent feature is short, sweet, with a shocking ending that can do nothing but please. Of special note here is that this indie stars five must-see actors: Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz, Emily Mortimer, Kristin Scott
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Eliza Hittman
Starring: Frank Hakaj | Harris Dickinson | Kate Hodge | Madeline Weinstein | Neal Huff | Nicole Flyus
Thom says: “Here’s a strange film to review as I have no idea how anyone would react to the film. A friend in Boston didn’t like it at all. My dentist liked it, his wife no, & a dear friend
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Matt Sobel
Starring: Azura Skye | Josh Hamilton | Logan Miller | Richard Schiff | Robin Weigert | Ursula Parker
Bruce says: “Saying director Matt Sobel is fond of the McGuffin would be a gross understatement. TAKE ME TO THE RIVER is a film that in no way is what it seems. First off, while Don (Richard Schiff) and Cindy
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Hirokazu Koreeda
Starring: Haruka Ayase | Kaho | Masami Nagasawa | Ryo Kase | Ryôhei Suzuki. | Suzu Hirose | Takafumi Ikeda
Michael says: “Hirokazu Kore-eda (LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON, STILL WALKING, NOBODY KNOWS, AFTER LIFE) returns with a lovely, heartfelt portrait of three sisters who discover they have a fourth sister after their estranged father passes away. They bring her into
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