Aquarela, directed by Victor Kossakovsky, is a revolutionary new avant garde documentary about the role that water in its various forms has in our world. Although this is a challenging film, even for the most dedicated lover of experimental cinema, it is ultimately a rewarding and meaningful experience that is unlike any other you will… Continue reading Review: AQUARELA Is One Of The Year’s Most Essential Films
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Review: DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME Is A Personal And Contemplative Reflection On A Great Career
David Crosby: Remember My Name is a new documentary about the life of the eponymous musician of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, and Nash fame. An intimate portrait of an iconic artist, this is a fascinating documentary, particularly if you are a fan of classic rock who wants to learn more about the people who… Continue reading Review: DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME Is A Personal And Contemplative Reflection On A Great Career
Interview: POPAXIOM Talks With Director Bart Freundlich About AFTER THE WEDDING
Having debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival as the Opening Night Film, Bart Freundlich’s new film After the Wedding, a remake of Susanne Bier’s highly-acclaimed film of the same name, is making its way to theaters this weekend. Starring an all-star cast including Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore, and Billy Crudup, the film is about… Continue reading Interview: POPAXIOM Talks With Director Bart Freundlich About AFTER THE WEDDING
Review: AFTER THE WEDDING Is A Human Melodrama With A Splash Of Mystery
After the Wedding, written and directed by Bart Freundlich, is an American remake of the acclaimed Danish film of the same name by Susanne Bier. A meaningful and sometimes funny melodrama with a surprising amount of subtlety, this movie uses its powerhouse cast to become an intriguing tale of humanity. The film is about a… Continue reading Review: AFTER THE WEDDING Is A Human Melodrama With A Splash Of Mystery
Review: THE FALL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE Is A Funny And Meaningful Satire
The Fall of the American Empire is a new crime comedy from Canadian satirist Denys Arcand, and although it does feel like it came out a bit too late, it is still wildly entertaining and insightful. The film is about a man who arrives on the scene of a hold-up gone wrong, sending him into… Continue reading Review: THE FALL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE Is A Funny And Meaningful Satire
Review: ALL IS TRUE Is Truly Over-Indulgent
All Is True is a film directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. The movie tells the story of the final days in the life of poet and playwright William Shakespeare as he retires to his hometown to spend his last days with his family. It has played at festivals including the 2018 Toronto International Film… Continue reading Review: ALL IS TRUE Is Truly Over-Indulgent
Review: THE WHITE CROW Is A Thrilling And Well-Made War Drama
The White Crow is a new film written by David Hare (The Hours) and directed by and co-starring Ralph Fiennes. The movie tells the story of the Soviet-born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev who, during his dance troupe’s stay in Paris, ends up defecting to the West. It has played at festivals including the 2018 Telluride… Continue reading Review: THE WHITE CROW Is A Thrilling And Well-Made War Drama
Review: SUNSET Is Visually Grand But Narratively Bland
Sunset is the newest film directed by Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes (Son of Saul). It follows a young woman who returns to pre-WWI Budapest with the goal of getting a job at the famous hat store formerly owned by her family and ultimately sending her on a quest to find her long lost brother. It… Continue reading Review: SUNSET Is Visually Grand But Narratively Bland
Review: RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR Is A Brilliantly Artistic Animated Film
Ruben Brandt, Collector is a new adult animated thriller written and directed by Milorad Kristic. It tells the story of a psychotherapist who, plagued with nightmares involving famous works of art, tasks three of his patients that are master thieves with stealing them in the hopes that owning them will cause his terrors to come… Continue reading Review: RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR Is A Brilliantly Artistic Animated Film
Review: NEVER LOOK AWAY Is A Wonderful War Epic
Never Look Away is a new German film from director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (The Lives of Others). The story follows a German artist who escaped from East Germany and lived in West Germany but was tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR. It was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Cinematography… Continue reading Review: NEVER LOOK AWAY Is A Wonderful War Epic
Review: CAPERNAUM Is An Important, Touching Film
Capernaum is a new Lebanese film directed by and co-starring Nadine Labaki. The story is about a twelve-year-old boy who sues his parents for being born while serving a prison sentence for a violent crime. It is nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. A big part of what makes this movie… Continue reading Review: CAPERNAUM Is An Important, Touching Film
Review: STAN & OLLIE Dances Its Way Into Your Heart
Stan & Ollie is a new biopic depicting the last years of famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. The film stars Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the iconic pair as they attempt to restart their careers with a grueling theatrical tour. It debuted at the BFI London Film Festival and played at AFI… Continue reading Review: STAN & OLLIE Dances Its Way Into Your Heart
Review: MARIA BY CALLAS Is A Well-Meaning But Overlong Documentary
Maria by Callas is a new documentary film about famous Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas. It is an intimate look at her life told through her own words. The movie has been playing the festival circuit to positive reviews. Callas is undoubtedly a wonderful performer, and even if you are unfamiliar with her talent before… Continue reading Review: MARIA BY CALLAS Is A Well-Meaning But Overlong Documentary