Thinking About 'Happy Here and Now' and Making Discovery a Routine
On Michael Almereyda, New Orleans, and seeking new movies.
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Question of the Week, For Movie Theatre Owners and Managers
Let's have a conversation. Let's engage, as Picard would say.
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Filmmaker and essayist Philip Józef Brubaker has some thoughts on the Kiarostami classic.
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The Herstory In 'Queen of the Ring' Is No Dullstory
Drama. Broken bones. Blood. It all comes with the territories.
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‘Future Date’ Is the Meet Cute of Tomorrow!
These things can't be forced. Or can they?
For Good or Bad, These Are Men and Women of Action!
Films about dudes doing deeds.
A Bunch of Goo Goo Muck(s): 'Baby Invasion'
The visage of online gamer culture and screen-life. The horror.
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Say It Loud: 'Daaaaaali!' | New Orleans French Film Festival 2025
A comedy where warped time is more linear than a straight line.
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Over the Rainbow: 'Hazard'
Too many needles, too little hope.
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Why ‘Nickel Boys’ Should Be the Best Film of 2024
Called it. Done. Maybe.
They Can't Take Time From Our Wallets
Ads upon ads upon pre-show features upon trailers. The old normal, if we want to keep it.
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Everything Sucks: 'Pavements' | SF Indie Film Festival 2025
A most important critical assessment for the most important band. Wink wink.