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Cannes Recap: The Independent’s Film Rankings
Unfortunately, our time at the Cannes Film Festival has come to a speedy close. Our four reporters at the festival…
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‘Eddington’ Review: Ari Aster’s COVID Cowboys Leave Audiences Divided — But United in Ticket Queues — with Astoundingly Elusive Screenings at Cannes
CANNES — I got the golden ticket! After having spent the entirety of my brief first night at Cannes Film…
The Conflict of Queerness, Religion and Coming-of-Age in Hafsia Herzi’s ‘La Petite Dernière (The Little Sister)’
CANNES — Every human consists of a myriad of identities that contribute to their being as a whole. But unlike…
‘My Mom Jayne’ Review: Mariska Hargitay recounts Jayne Mansfield’s legacy and reveals long kept family secrets in feature directorial debut
CANNES — Actress Mariska Hargitay’s documentary “My Mom Jayne,” about her mother, legendary ’50s and ’60s actress Jayne Mansfield, debuted…
Storytelling That Transcends Language Barriers: “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” at Cannes Film Festival
CANNES – Should film rely on spoken language to tell a story? After watching Diego Céspedes’ debut feature film “La…
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‘The Palestine Exception’ Documents College Administrations Crackdowns on Pro-Palestine Activism on Campus
The most impactful part of the documentary film “The Palestine Exception” is seeing so many students with the courage and…
Coolidge Corner Theater Honors the “Pope of Trash” Filmmaker John Waters.
“Pope of Trash” filmmaker and queer revolutionary John Waters is the latest recipient of the Coolidge Award from Brookline’s historic…
Playwright Justice Jones talks his play The Sea Ends at Troy, a modern take on Greek literature classics
This summer, inspired by conflicts around the world and his love for ancient Greek literature and theater, Justice Jones, a…
The Independent’s Halloween Happenings in Boston
This week in revival, we’re excited to share the scariest screenings and local events in the Boston area. Whether you’re…