From Gerwig’s directing, to Yorick Le Saux’s cinematography, to the performances, to the score by Alexandre Desplat, this is one of the best movies of the year. It is a feel good movie for the whole family, especially sisters.
Chichinette: The Accidental Spy pays homage to a hero while also reminding us that while World War II may be many decades in the past, the time for leaders such as Marthe Cohn is still now.
It’s hard to predict how The Rise of Skywalker will age once the initial shock wears off, but if anything this is a reminder to support independent filmmakers and those willing to challenge the status quo.
In April 2017, indie trio HAIM released a live recording of their new, unreleased song “Right Now” in a video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot on 35 mm film and in one unbroken take.
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi displays well the difficult position of Ranibai of Jhansi, with a respect for her cleverness and leadership while acknowledging her faults and mistakes.
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael is a pleasant reminder of Kael’s greatness and a nostalgic look back at an era that changed American cinema forever.