FATHER FIGURES Trailer
FATHER FIGURES Trailer

Let’s hope Father Figures is funnier than the trailer suggests. The film stars Owen Wilson and Glenn Close and is directed by Lawrence Sher.

PENALTY: When Winning Is Worth So Much More Than Three Points

Running in at just 15 minutes, Penalty’s unique style of cinematography and editing make it a powerful piece of cinema.

KINGDOM OF US: Powerful, Unflinching, Necessary Viewing
KINGDOM OF US: Powerful, Unflinching, Necessary Viewing

Maybe it’s slightly too long and loses focus on a handful of occasions, but Kingdom of Us is a vital watch, carrying a real sense of urgency.

THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems
THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems

Though not every element of The Square works, and frequently gets heavy-handed, it’s hard not to appreciate Ruben Östlund’s sense of humor.

Dinner With Dames #11, With Rachel Shane (Recap)
Dinner With Dames #11, With Rachel Shane (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #11, Cinefemme gathered women filmmakers to dine with Rachel Shane, Chief Creative Officer at OddLot Entertainment.

53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report

At the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, writer Laura Birnbaum recalls the wonderful films she was able to see.

Actor Profile: Brad Pitt
Actor Profile: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is both an A-list star and a character actor who collaborates with the best filmmakers working. Here are some of his best roles.

DINA: A Graceful Roadmap for the Rom Com Genre
DINA: A Graceful Roadmap For The Rom Com Genre

An Oscar worthy documentary, Dina is an entertaining film unique in its portrayal of the people behind the autism label.

YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE: A Hallucinatory, Horrifying Masterpiece
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE: A Hallucinatory, Horrifying Masterpiece

You Were Never Really Here is a rare film that is conclusive proof that a great director can elevate familiar source material.

THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods
THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods

The ensemble may be the only thing of interest in The Ritual, which is otherwise riddled with clichés and saddled with an uninspired story.

I LOVE YOU, DADDY Trailer
I LOVE YOU, DADDY Trailer

With a large age gap between the two romantic leads in I LOVE YOU, DADDY, it remains to be seen if Louis CK has gone full Woody Allen on us.

Closer To God: The Religious Experience Of MAGIC MIKE XXL

Magic Mike XXL is a film that, while fun and sexy, also doesn’t shy away from greater themes like religious symbolism and imagery.

TE ATA: Storytelling as Survival
TE ATA: Storytelling As Survival

If nothing else, Te Ata triumphs at breathing new life into a legend, and allowing us the pleasure of re-experiencing her vital legacy.

NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy
NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy

No Dress Code Required is a politically charged but impressively intimate look at one gay couple’s fight for the right to marry.

THE UNRAVELING: Limp Horror With A Silly Twist

Despite a strong premise, The Unraveling is a film that doesn’t quite go to that dark place that it should, with poor writing and acting.