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Set in 1973 Cape Cod, this autobiographical film tells the story of a teenager coming to grips with her father's sexuality in the dark ages of LBGTQ rights.
Read More »Film Review: Autobiographical LGBTQ Comedy-Drama ‘Wild About Harry’
Independent Cinema
Exclusive Interview: Indie Filmmaker Onur Tukel on Turning 40 and ‘That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes’
The writer/director talks about 'That Cold Dead Look In Your Eyes,' now on VOD.
Read More »New York Film Festival Review: ‘C’mon, C’mon,’ Starring Joaquin Phoenix
Mike Mills' new film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman astounds with poignant realism.
Read More »New York Film Festival Review: Rebecca Hall’s Adaptation of Nella Larsen’s ‘Passing,’ Starring Ruth Negga
'Passing' explores the difficult subject of Blacks passing as white via a story of fraught friendships and marriages.
Read More »North Hollywood Cinefest Film Interview: Michelle Salcedo, ‘Woman of the House’
Written and directed by Michelle Salcedo, dramedy 'Woman of the House' premieres at the 8th annual NoHo Cinefest.
Read More »New York Film Festival Review: Jane Campion’s Adaptation of Frank Savage’s ‘The Power of the Dog,’ Starring Benedict Cumberbatch
Campion's storytelling conveys darkness and foreboding that thrills until the end, with great performances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Read More »New York Film Festival Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s ‘The Lost Daughter,’ Starring Olivia Colman
Gyllenhaal in her directorial debut distills the intricate moments from the book to their essence.
Read More »2021 New York Film Festival Review: ‘Bergman Island’
Mia Hansen-Løve's new film, appearing in the 'Main Slate' section of New York Film Festival, pays homage to Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
Read More »Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Interview: Martin Edralin, ‘Islands’
Martin Edralin's drama focuses on the challenges encountered by Joshua, a shy Filipino man caring for his senior parents.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash’ by Kevin Smith
'Kevin Smith's Secret Stash' by Kevin Smith is a wonderful memento for any devotee of the man and his movies.
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