Patricia Ortega’s radiant new film ‘Mamacruz’ (2023) balances religiosity and eroticism in an engrossing character study.
Author: Devin McGrath-Conwell
The announcement of the 2023 Academy Award nominations always brings agony and ecstasy. This year again begs the question: why no horror?
Set in 1970s Rome, Emanuele Crialese’s ‘L’Immensitá’ is a tender and electric portrait of a family centered on two astounding performances.
Ashley Sabin and David Redmon’s documentary ‘Kim’s Video’ (2023) is a marvelous hybrid of personal odyssey and art philosophy.
‘Corsage’ (2022) is a strong addition to the ongoing redefinition of historical bio-pics, and a reminder that Vicky Krieps does not miss.
Hirokazu Kore-eda delivers another humanist meditation on chosen family and desperation with his newest drama ‘Broker’ (2022).
A charming new animated adaptation of the beloved book ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse’ (2022) hits Apple TV+ on Christmas Day.
‘Living’ (2022), a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece ‘Ikiru’ (1952), is a moving and stunning film featuring an exceptional Bill Nighy.
Renowned composer Angelo Badalamenti died earlier this week. Devin remembers him through his astounding work on ‘Twin Peaks’ and beyond.
Ravi Kapoor’s sophomore feature ‘Four Samosas’ (2022) is an easy-to-love blend of heist and hangout films, this time set in “Little India.”