The Gravitational Pull of Questioning: “In France Michelle is a Man’s Name”
At the 2020 Outfest Film Festival, In France Michelle is a Man’s Name premiered and took home the Grand Jury…
Reviews
Let the Armor Fall Away: “Lupe”
Lupe is the directorial debut of Andrè Phillips and Charles Vuolo. Lupe tells the story of the film’s namesake, a…
“I Trapped the Devil” Review: An Indie Holiday Nightmare
The sinister Christmas movie I Trapped the Devil was released on April 26, 2019, following its debut at the Imagine…
“Shiva Baby” Review
In the holy season of Passover, what could make a moviegoer feel more connected to the spirit of the season…
The Vulnerability of ‘Monsters’ in “Unforgivable”
Last April, the Human Rights Watch stated that the conditions in which El Salvador inmates live are inhumane. El Salvador’s…
The Asian-American Adolescence That Grows Within Chung’s Minari Tree
“It grows everywhere like weeds… rich or poor, anyone can enjoy it. Minari is wonderful,” says Soonja (Youn Yuh- Jung) to her grandson David (Alan Kim). They chant “Minari Minari, wonderful wonderful,” evoking a heartfelt sense of nostalgia that can resonate with anyone who has a specific comfort food tied to their family’s lineage.
One Year Later, “Blow The Man Down” Deserves Another Chance
Blow The Man Down, an Amazon original film written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, was released…
Ma Belle, My Beauty
An Ode to a Nuanced Existence The Sundance “Next” selection is always something to look forward to. As the name…
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, March 4-14
Spring is busting out all over New York City, with cinemas scheduled to open March 5 (25% capacity, 50-seat maximum)….