Bright Sun Films’ “Closed for Storm” Explores the Legacy of Six Flags New Orleans
“Closed for Storm” succeeds at revealing the history of Six Flags New Orleans and honoring it as a symbol of…
Review
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” Puts Immigrants in the Center of the Multiverse
Contrary to what Marvel Studios will have you believe, the multiverse belongs to first-generation immigrants. The culmination of a person’s entire life can boil down to a single choice. A central decision that branched off into hundreds more, carving out a wholly unique path. One path out of an infinite number of possibilities.
Titane: Murder, Cars and Daddy Issues
“Titane” is a body-horror film through and through, but its commentary about sex and family is as central to the film as the gore.
“Shiva Baby” Review
In the holy season of Passover, what could make a moviegoer feel more connected to the spirit of the season…
One difference between “Indie” and “Mainstream”: Money
Senior Film Critic, Kurt Brokaw, reviews Phantom Thread, the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie
starring Daniel Day Lewis as a 50’s London dress-designer-to-royalty. In the film, Lewis falls in love
with a simple country girl, makes her his muse, and then pushes her away—as he’s done to some many others. But she’s determined to hold on to him… Find out why Brokaw recommends you see this Christmas Day opener.
Orphan Dreams from Swaziland
Mike Sullivan reviews Liyana, a new documentary directed by Aaron and Amanda Kopp (former 10-to-watch series winners!) The film, which employs stunning animation, tells the story of five orphaned children living and dreaming in Swaziland. Liyana premiered at the LA Film Festival in June, where it won “Best Documentary.”
So You Want to be a Major Film Artist?
Senior Film Critic Kurt Brokaw reviews Water and Sugar, a ten-film retrospective on the life and work of Director Carlo Di Palma. Brokaw examines highlights of Di Palma’s biography, connecting these to the artist’s unique and celebrated output. Water and Sugar shows at the Walter Reade theater in Lincoln Center from Friday, July 28th through Thursday, August 3rd.
New Directors/New Films 2013 – Critic’s Choice
Senior film critic Kurt Brokaw is viewing the 42nd annual New Directors/New Films (all 22 features plus 17 shorts) and…