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NYFF Film Review: ‘Showing Up’ is a Rare Misfire From Kelly Reichardt
It’s not a fun feeling to be the only person who doesn’t see what others see in a film. After all, I go into a movie already hoping for the best. No one wants to hate something. I obviously don’t hate Showing Up, but as a 60th New York Film Festival selection, it really does […] More
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TIFF Film Review: ‘The Whale’ is a Devastating Demand for Empathy with a Career-Crowning Performance from Brendan Fraser
Well, damn. Watching The Whale is about as tough an experience as it gets, even for a veteran and fan of Darren Aronofsky. There’s no way around the ringer that this film puts you through, which has been a hallmark of Aronofsky’s career time and time again. The Whale pairs well with Black Swan, Requiem […] More
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TIFF Film Review: ‘The Menu’ Has Tasty Treats But Leaves You a Bit Hungry For More
I love food. I love fancy restaurants, too, while also being deeply uncomfortable with the potential for being seen as below those who dine there. So, a black comedy with horror elements taking place in an upscale restaurant certainly has appeal to me. Alas, The Menu was one of my most disappointing experiences at the […] More
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Interview: Director Andrew Ahn on ‘Driveways’ and the Late Brian Dennehy
Director Andrew Ahn screened his sophomore film, Driveways, at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019, and now, after a May 2020 release, it’s back in the awards conversation. The late Brian Dennehy delivers a sentimental performance as a Korean War veteran who befriends a young boy, Cody (Lucas Jaye), […] More
