DVD Reviews

New Releases Feature Animated Documentary Foreign Special Interest Television
Tommy's Honour Directed by Jason Connery A spunky portrait of two pioneers of professional golf. Questing
The Promise Directed by Terry George A well-acted drama about the Armenian genocide and three salutary individuals caught in a love triangle. Love
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New Y… Directed by Joseph Cedar A charming drama about a wheeler-dealer who genuinely wants to connect people. You
A Woman, A Part Directed by Elisabeth Subrin Portrait of one woman's resilience as she moves through a difficult mid-life crisis. Meaning
A Quiet Passion Directed by Terence Davies A visually stunning and brilliantly acted biopicture of Emily Dickinson. Imagination
The Lost City of Z Directed by James Gray A mesmerizing quest movie about a British explorer's dangerous expeditions to the Amazon rainforest. Questing
Audubon: John James Audubon and the Birds of America Directed by Al Reinert A beautiful documentary on the life of John James Audubon and his masterpiece The Birds of America. Reverence
The Zookeeper's Wife Directed by Niki Caro A portrait in courage told through the true story of a Polish couple who saved hundreds of Jews during World War II. Compassion
Apparition Hill Directed by Sean Bloomfield A touching documentary about seven pilgrims experiencing the gifts of visiting a sacred site. Faith
Dying to Know Directed by Gay Dillingham A pensive documentary shedding light on death and dying, inner space exploration and the sweet fragility of life Questing
A Tale of Love and Darkness Directed by Natalie Portman A sobering and insightful screen rendition of Amos Oz's memoir. Love
The Story of China with Michael Wood Directed by Micahel Wood A splendiferous BBC series that traces the ups and downs of Chinese history over 4000 years. Meaning
This Beautiful Fantastic Directed by Simon Aboud An enchanting fairy tale about the revitalization of an oddball young woman who is an aspiring writer. Love
Three Sisters Directed by Wang Bing The lonely, difficult, and exhausting lives of three sisters in a small village in China. Kindness
Chapter & Verse Directed by Jamal Joseph A drama that has us cheering on an ex-con who is on a serious quest for a transformed life. Questing
Neruda Directed by Pablo Larrain A Chilean film that blends fantasy and realism in its treatment of poet Pablo Neruda and a policeman fascinated with him. Questing
Frantz Directed by Francois Ozon A heart-affecting and inventive drama about war, grief, forgiveness, and the healing powers of art. Forgiveness
A Good American A hard-hitting documentary about the misuse of power by the National Security Agency. Shadow
A United Kingdom Directed by Amma Asante A moving film about the love, courage, and perseverance of an interracial couple facing wide-ranging challenges to their marriage. Love
The Sense of an Ending Directed by Ritesh Batra A thoughtful probe into the efforts of an elderly man to achieve closure in a past intimate relationship. Love
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