Teaching audiences to view films actively
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 2.5 cats
Director: Stéphane Batut
Starring: Djolof Mbengue | Judith Chemla | Saadia Bentaïeb | Thimotée Robart
Michael says: “This curious French first feature directed by Stéphane Batut, a Casting director with nearly 80 films, including Claire Denis’ FRIDAY NIGHT and LET THE SUNSHINE IN, and Laurent Cantet’s TIME OUT is stars off with an intriguing premise, and
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Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Maïmouna Doucouré
Starring: Esther Gohourou | Fathia Youssouf | Ilanah Cami-Goursolas | Médina El Aidi-Azouni
Michael says: “Diane suggested we watch the film CUTIES for our weekly film discussion because of all the controversy it had been getting, and I’m glad she did, because otherwise I probably never would have watched it. Apparently most of
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Director: Jeremy Sklar
Starring: Baize Buzan | James Sharpe | Jeremy Sklar | Judah Abner Paul
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 5 cats
Director: Maite Alberdi
Thom says: “This is Chile’s entry into the 2021 Best Foreign Film competition for the Academy Awards (that hoary, old extravaganza). Moreover, the film is my choice for Best Documentary for 2020. I have to honestly admit I’m not a
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Director: Tylor Norwood
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Ayumu Watanabe
Starring: Hiiro Ishibashi | Mana Ashida | Seishû Uragami | Win Morisaki
Toni says: “The independent team working on this broke off from Studio Ghibli, and this was adapted from a manga by the same name. I think it is worthy of an adapted screenplay nomination in addition to other categories like
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Director: Ciro Sorrentino
Starring: Eliana Manvati | Ellie Poussot | Mino Sferra | Sam Gittins
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Brian Skiba
Starring: Casper Van Dien | Jack Griffo | Ryan Phillippe | William Katt
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 2.5 cats
Director: P. David Ebersole | Todd Hughes
Michael says: “The only reason I watched this documentary about fashion designer turned brand magnate, Pierre Cardin, was because I used to be on the Board of Directors of the Provincetown International Film Festival with the two directors, P. David
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Director: Brendan Walsh
Starring: Genesis Rodriguez | Mavis Simpson-Ernst | Vincent Piazza
