Beat the Algorithm: Top Five Hidden Gems on Netflix
Sifting through the glut of content available on streaming services can sometimes feel like more work than it’s worth. Algorithms…
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The Female Gaze: Framing Trauma in Fairchild
In the second installment of The Female Gaze series, Lou Balikos provides a thought-provoking examination of filmmaker Kali Kahn’s debut short film, Fairchild, a narrative that follows a young girl as she grapples with the traumatic effects of her sexual assault.
The Female Gaze: To Think, Not To Dream
Revisiting and redefining our Women in Film Portraits series, Anna Brosnihan analyzes Celine Sciamma’s 2019 hit film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, in celebration of International Women’s Month.
New York Film Festival – Critic’s Choices
2020 New York Film Festival – For the first time in its 58 year history, Manhattan’s NYFF wasn’t shown in its Lincoln Center home. Senior Film Critic Kurt Brokaw watched it all online, reviewing his favorite narrative dramas, documentary features, and outstanding shorts.
The Gay Agenda is Alive and Well: These Thems
“Look at all these…thems, shes, hes, zirs…” Vero says, leaning against the bar, as the smile of a proud parent…
The 58th annual New York Film Festival Starts September 17
Film at Lincoln Center recently announced the 25 films that comprise the Main Slate of the 58th New York Film…
Finding Your Superpowers and Reclaiming Your Identity
Bakla is a short film written, directed, and starring Brandon English. Bakla had its premiere at the 2020 New Filmmakers…
Siblinghood Beyond Blood in We Are Little Zombies
Reality is stupid. This attitude seems to be the underlying mantra of director Makoto Nagahisa’s work thus far. Crashing onto…
Tribeca 2020 Short Films: Critic’s Choice
This year’s 19th Tribeca Film Festival didn’t take place in downtown Manhattan, but Senior Film Critic Kurt Brokaw was able to view its 63 shorts, chosen from 6,100 submissions. Read his reviews on six favorites.