Sometimes, Always, Never, staring Bill Nighy and Sam Riley, is one of those thoughtful, intelligent movie that are becoming harder and harder to find.
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Movie Review: Tribeca Film Festival/Hot Docs Winner ‘499’
In '499' Rodrigo Reyes suggests that Mexico's murderous history of Spanish colonialism influences contemporary drug-cartel kidnappings and killings.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Reviews: ’12 Hour Shift,’ ‘Call Your Mother’
'12 Hour Shift' and 'Call Your Mother,' both directed by women, represent the comedic side of the festival.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Winner: ‘Asia’
Rich emotional textures about the boundaries in our relationships as we learn to love are breathtaking.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘Banksy Most Wanted’
In their straight-shooting documentary the filmmakers explore anonymous artist Banksy's work and influence, and investigate his identity.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘The Mojo Manifesto’: Punk Country Crooning
Mojo Nixon combined punk rock and country to craft a unique style sometimes described as cowpunk or psychobilly.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time’
Laurel Canyon blossomed with music and creativity in the late 60s early 70s.
Read More »Film Review: ‘Same Boat’: ‘Terminator’ Meets ‘The Love Boat’ in Time-Travel Rom-Com
'Same Boat' pits a 28th-century time-traveling assassin against ice cream, water slides, and a target with whom he falls in love. Something has to give.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: ‘My Darling Vivian’: The First Mrs. Johnny Cash
Most fans don't know that Johnny Cash had a wife before June Carter. 'My Darling Vivian' tells the story of his first love and its tragic outcome.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘Tomboy’ Spotlights Four Female Drummers
Lindsay Lindenbaum's documentary takes a look at the unsung heroes of the music scene: female drummers.
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