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“It Was Always Really Important That Philosophically, It Wasn't This Inherently Evil Force.”Interview with Natalie Erika James, Director of RELIC
“It Was Always Really Important That Philosophically, It Wasn’t This Inherently Evil Force.”Interview with Natalie Erika James, Director of RELIC

Alex Lines spoke for director Natalie Erika James about her directorial debut Relic, the process of co-writing the script and influences.

The Simple Brilliance of RELIC
The Simple Brilliance of RELIC

In a deeper look, Relic is a film that will leave you speechless, enamored with the visual showcase you have just witnessed.

“It Was Always Really Important That Philosophically, It Wasn't This Inherently Evil Force.”Interview with Natalie Erika James, Director of RELIC
RELIC: A Horror That Won’t Be Easy To Forget

Relic, through a deliciously brilliant depiction, personifies and tackles the social and familial issues surrounding dementia.

ALMAYER'S FOLLY: The Quiet Violence of Colonialism
ALMAYER’S FOLLY: The Quiet Violence of Colonialism

Almayer’s Folly is a movie that quietly but forcefully acknowledges Chantal Akerman’s feminism, accommodating the racial imbalances with equal space as the gender dynamics.

DIE BEAUTIFUL: In Memoriam of a True Queen
DIE BEAUTIFUL: In Memoriam Of A True Queen

Die Beautiful offers a refreshing and invigorating perspective on life and death; the culmination of human experience tucked in a casket.

THE TRUTH: You Can't Trust Memory
THE TRUTH: You Can’t Trust Memory

The Truth is an impeccable and intimate view into the quietly tumultuous relationships between mothers and daughters and the shape they take into adulthood.

FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC: A Wonderfully Weird Little Ditty from Werner Herzog
FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC: A Wonderfully Weird Little Ditty from Werner Herzog

The kind of film that could only come from the mind of Werner Herzog, Family Romance, LLC is absolutely fascinating.

HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD: The Girlhood Gaze
HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD: The Girlhood Gaze

House of Hummingbird isn’t the easiest of films to watch, but it is definitely one of the most rewarding.

FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: A Beautiful and Melodic Tale of Friendship
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS: A Beautiful And Melodic Tale Of Friendship

Fisherman’s Friends eagerly invites its audience in and provides a worthwhile and heartwarming story that will have you humming along.

WAKE UP: STORIES FROM THE FRONTLINE OF SUICIDE PREVENTION: Starting a Vital Conversation
WAKE UP: STORIES FROM THE FRONTLINES OF SUICIDE PREVENTION: Starting a Vital Conversation

Despite feeling disjointed at times, Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention is a highly informative piece of filmmaking.

The Beginner's Guide: John Singleton
The Beginner’s Guide: John Singleton

The films of John Singleton have provided thought-provoking stories, honest characters, and imagery that lingers well past each viewing.

13 REASON WHY Season 4: Goodbyes Are Always the Hardest
13 REASON WHY Season 4: Goodbyes Are Always The Hardest

As Clay and his friends say good by to Liberty High, so too do we to the relevancy and unrelenting focus of a series unafraid to look away.

Nimród Antal’s KONTROLL: The Kafkaesque Comic Nightmare Perfect For 2020
Nimród Antal’s KONTROLL: The Kafkaesque Comic Nightmare Perfect For 2020

Kontroll may be subterranea, but it should remind us to keep close watch over the politics of our own transition now.

"I Just Love A Good Story." Interview with John Hawkes for END OF SENTENCE
“I Just Love A Good Story.” Interview With John Hawkes, Star Of END OF SENTENCE

We spoke with actor John Hawkes about his recent film End of Sentence, how he approaches new opportunities, and even what he’s been reading lately.

THIS TEACHER: A Lesson On How To Make A Great Character
THIS TEACHER: A Lesson On How To Make A Great Character

This Teacher isn’t a commercial film in its treatment of character, theme and aesthetic. But it’s one that deserves a mainstream audience.