At Eternity’s Gate (Switzerland/UK/France/USA; 110min.) directed by:Julian Schnabelcast: WillemDafoe; Rupert Friend; Oscar Isaac; Mads Mikkelsen; Mathieu Amalric;Emmanuelle Seignier Chrissays: “In theory, Willem Dafoe seems a misguided choice to play VanGogh, given the age difference, lack of resemblance, etc. Happily, hemakes
Read the review...Lean on Pete (2018)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Andrew Haigh
Starring: Amy Seimetz | Charlie Plummer | Chloe Sevigny | Steve Buscemi | Travis Fimmel
Chris says: “Expanding his palette beyond the more contained worlds of 45 YEARS and WEEKEND, English director Andrew Haigh adapts a Willy Vlautin novel for his first American feature. The protagonist, transient 16-year-old Charlie (Charlie Plummer) unexpectedly finds solace when he
Read the review...Damsel (2018)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: David Zellener | Nathan Zellner
Starring: David Zellner | Mia Wasikowska | Nathan Zellner | Robert Pattinson
Chris says: “The Zellner Brothers’ previous film, KUMIKO, THE TREASURE HUNTER, may end up on my top ten list for the decade, so this is a slight comedown. The less one knows going into it, the better, so I’ll just
Read the review...The Party (2018)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
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
Read the review...The Square (2017)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3 cats
Director: Ruben Östlund
Starring: Claes Bang | Dominic West | Elizabeth Moss | Terry Notary
Chris says: “The title refers to a highly-touted conceptual piece on display at a Stockholm Art Museum, but as we know, a square is not always just an object. Could it actually refer to a person, like curator Christian (Claes
Read the review...Never Look Away (2018)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Starring: Cai Cohrs | Ina Weisse | OliverMasucci | Paula Beer | Saskia Rosendahl | Sebastian Koch | Tom Schilling
Brett says: “Featuring a somewhat melodramatic style, this film from Germany showcases a touching story of art as it progresses through the decades of developing fascism before and during World War II all the way through east German socialism. As
Read the review...Beach Rats (2017)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
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
Read the review...A Ghost Story (2017)
By Michael Colford
Rating: 5 cats
Director: David Lowery
Starring: Casey Affleck | Kesha | Rooney Mara
Brett says: “The films that stand the test of time are the ones we take home with us long after we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing them. A GHOST STORY is a visual narrative that explores the very concept of
Read the review...Colossal (2017)
By Michael Colford
Rating: 4 cats
Director: Nacho Vigalando
Starring: Anne Hathaway | Austin Stowell | Dan Stevens | Jason Sudeikis | Tim Blake Nelson
Michael says: “Sure it’s got some flaws, but this darkly hilarious romp from TIMEFRAMES director Nacho Vigalondo and star Anne Hathaway was a rollicking good time. After an intriguing prologue featuring a young Korean girl, her mother, and a giant, Godzilla-like kaiju,
Read the review...Bokeh (2017)
By Michael Colford
Rating: 4 cats
Director: Andrew Sullivan | Geoffrey Orthwein
Starring: Maika Monroe | Matt O'Leary
Michael says: “Tonight’s fascinating film is called BOKEH, an Icelandic indie that takes gorgeous advantage of that island-countries primordial, pastoral landscapes and otherworldly qualities. A young couple, Riley and Jenai, who are on holiday from the States are enjoying a fun
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