Chris says: “This Irish animated feature, co-directed by Tomm Moore (THE SECRET OF KELLS) and Ross Stewart, is a gorgeous, 2D-drawn fantasy set in 17th century Kilkenny, centered around a conflict between the townspeople and a wolfpack. Our young protagonist
Part of the Small Axe Amazon Prime series. Michael says: “The first film of McQueen’s SMALL AXE series explores the landmark 1971 trial that exposed anti-black racism by the London police. When Frank Crichlow opened his restaurant, Mangrove, to serve
Michael says: “**MILD SPOILERS**“Sandra Wollner’s second feature film as writer and director has stirred up a bit of controversy. It was pulled from the Melbourne Film Festival following criticisms by two psychologists (one who watched the first 20 minutes of the
Diane says: “TIME is a documentary that covers 20 years in the life of a family waiting for the father to be released from prison. Surprisingly, it’s not commentary on our criminal justice system, but about how the woman outside
Diane says: “This Polish animated feature is eliciting lots of divided critique. ‘Abrasive,’ ‘grotesque,’ and ‘grimy acid trip’ are some of the descriptors used, even when reviewers ultimately come down on the positive side. Since I expect animation to be
Thom says: “I loved how this dramedy starring major television stars came across more like a play than a film with almost the entire film taking place in a large Brooklyn loft. The film forcefully makes a showing of small
Michael says: “For my second film at the New Directors/New Film Festival, I screened ANNE AT 13,000 FT., a film with a Chlotrudis connection. Writer/director Kazik Radwanski submitted a short film in 2007 for the 8th annual Chlotrudis Short Film
Bob says: “Charlie Kaufman’s latest head-fuck is I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS. I’m thinking at least one of the characters is another’s invention. Maybe both are.” Chris says: “Jessie Buckley is great and Jesse Plemons’ performance of the Tulsey
Michael says: “THE NEST tells the story of a family that is falling apart due to the pressures and excesses of the late 1980’s culture. Rory and Allison O’Hara are living the good life, enough money for a gorgeous home
Chris says: “I don’t think I’ve ever tasted or sniffed a truffle, much less hunted one but I continuously felt that this wry, warm, deadpan documentary about mostly older male Italian truffle hunters (and their trusty canine companions) was made
