TIFF 2019: Final Report: JUDY, THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD & SOUND OF METAL

In David Fontana’s final report from TIFF 2019, he covers Judy, The Personal History of David Copperfield and Sound of Metal.

Richard Kind On AUGGIE, Social Media, And Returning To CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Richard Kind On AUGGIE, Social Media, And Returning To CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM

Alex Arabian spoke with actor Richard Kind about his new film Auggie, acting in comedy and drama, returning to Curb Your Enthusiasm next season and more.

NYFF 2019: I WAS AT HOME, BUT; THE WHISTLERS & TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
NYFF 2019: I WAS AT HOME, BUT; THE WHISTLERS & TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

In this New York Film Festival report, Kevin Lee reviews I Was At Home, But, The Whistlers and To The Ends of the Earth.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A Film Solely For The Fans
DOWNTON ABBEY: A Film Solely For The Fans

Overall, Downton Abbey’s worth as a film depends on your feelings towards the original show.

SONATINE: A Deconstruction Of The Yakuza Genre
SONATINE: A Deconstruction Of The Yakuza Genre

Sonatine, Takeshi Kitano’s riff off the Yakuza genre, helped him gain an audience outside of his native Japan. Read our review to learn more.

ÁGA: The Last Family On Earth
ÁGA: The Last Family On Earth

Ága shows how native practices of conservation, sustainable living, and a deep and respectful connection to the land is all but withering away in the face of our technological acceleration.

GROUPERS: An Unconventional Experiment
GROUPERS: An Unconventional Experiment

Groupers isn’t perfect, and it certainly isn’t a mainstream product for the masses, but it has its merits.

THE LAST TREE: A Striking Coming of Age Story
THE LAST TREE: A Striking Coming Of Age Story

The Last Tree isn’t perfect, but it’s an honest and insightful coming of age story that deserves to find an audience.

DARK WATERS Trailer
DARK WATERS Trailer

In Dark Waters, a corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.

Staff Inquiry: Eternally Watchable Movies

Some movies can be watched over and over, never falling out of favor and always delivering exactly what we need. Here are our staff picks.

PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE Review: Spellbinding Filmmaking From Céline Sciamma
PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE: Spellbinding Filmmaking From Céline Sciamma

Potrait of a Lady on Fire builds to an awe-inspiring, pulsating crescendo that leaves the audience’s collective heart thudding.

TIFF 2019: Interview With Director Jorunn Myklebust Syversen Of DISCO
TIFF 2019: Interview With Director Jorunn Myklebust Syversen Of DISCO

Wilson Kwong spoke with Norwegian filmmaker Jorunn Myklebust Syversen about her new film Disco during Toronto International Film Festival.

HAUNT: Enter At Your Own Risk
HAUNT: Enter At Your Own Risk

A conspicuously suspense-free story, Haunt feels like a missed opportunity by refusing to take its own ideas to the extreme.

AHS 1984's Love Letter To Horror: Did You Catch Them All?
AHS 1984’s Love Letter To Horror: Did You Catch Them All?

In a lover letter to the horror genre, AHS 1984 packed a nostalgic punch – leaving the door wide open for more homage to come.

NYFF 2019 Reviews: SYNONYMS, YOUNG AHMED & CUNNINGHAM
NYFF 2019: SYNONYMS, YOUNG AHMED & CUNNINGHAM

Kevin Lee reviews the first three films he saw at New York Film Festival, Navad Lapid’s Synonyms, the Dardenne Brothers’ Young Ahmed, and documentary Cunningham.