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Mr. Nobody Against Putin: The Bittersweet Bravery of Dissent
Mr. Nobody Against Putin defies the stereotype that all Russians are cold, ruthless killers, showing that most Russian citizens are similar to American citizens … read more
The Things You Kill: A Mind-Bending Investigation of Generational Trauma
The Things You Kill is a revenge film, family drama, psychological horror and existential commentary all rolled into one. Somehow, director Alireza Khatami pulls it off. … read more
Hollywood Icon’s Powerful Voice is Heard (Or Seen) In Marlee...
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore honors its subject with grace and is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand how differences shape our lives. … read more
André is an Idiot: His Final Marketing Campaign is Genius
In André is an Idiot, we learn through Tony Benna’s even-keeled lens that André Ricciardi and his enigmatic persona are as sincere as they come. … read more
James Sweeney’s Hilarious and Moving Twinless is One of A...
A packed audience that didn’t have my personal connection also laughed, cried and cheered while watching Twinless. … read more
Ricky: The System Wants You to Reoffend
Within one year of release, 43% of formerly incarcerated people were rearrested. In Ricky, we watch that statistic play out in a span of 112 minutes. … read more
Plainclothes: Queer Cognitive Dissonance Captured on Camcorder
Plainclothes is a challenge to all institutions that keep queer people closeted and hidden away from the world, be that church or government. … read more
War is Hell, But The Show Must Go in Atropia
Atropia isn’t quite a great film, feeling a bit too muddled at times and occasionally playing too broadly to be as insightful or meaningful as it wants to be. … read more
Top Five Soundtracks of 2024 for Being Where You Already...
Here are five soundtracks that helped me learn life’s most timeless — and obvious — lessons. … read more
Gia Coppola: Las Vegas, Legacies and The Last Showgirl
Gia Coppola, a spectacular talent and the latest in long line of visionary artists, has created a vivid portrait of connections, dreams and lasting legacies. … read more
A Damned Good Interview with Odessa Young
Odessa Young will be doing what she loves for the foreseeable future, and that that no matter how cold the location can be, this rising star is on a hot streak. … read more
Top Five Albums of 2024 for Ethereal Weird Girls Feeling...
We’re entering a cultural renaissance where ethereal weird girls again hold increasingly valuable social capital. … read more
