Film: “The Forgotten Battle”
Van Heijningen Jr.’s excellent take on the war genre delivers agonizing punches while simultaneously re-examining the coming of age theme. [...]
The Power of the Dog
A cowpoke’s life on the American prairie can be punishing — unforgiving. However, attempting to rebuke the rest of the [...]
Anderson in the details
Wes Anderson is among the most vibrant directors American filmmaking has produced in the last few decades. With each of [...]
Quo Vadis, Aida?
In “Quo Vadis, Aida?”, Aida Selmanagić carries a massive burden. She must commit to her duties as a translator and [...]
Securing the set
In late October, film-making faced its worst-case scenario. On the New Mexico set of the Western “Rust,” the actor Alec [...]
About Endlessness
A painting may capture a single moment in time, but given some contemplation, the overall narrative can endure. Likewise in [...]
Promising Young Woman
Anyone can recognize someone showing great promise, even without the benefit of a resume. Consider people in Cassie’s (Mulligan) life. [...]
Back to the cinema
If you look for it, you can see it. Just as the house lights dim, and right before the instant [...]
The Courier
Far from the usual take on the Cuban Missile Crisis, “The Courier” seems worlds away from the tense drama of [...]
Annette
New film critic Steve Piazza begins his run with a look at a highly-acclaimed but immensely quirky musical that comes out bittersweet.