DVD Reviews

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Little Woods Directed by Nia DaCosta A bleak but edifying slice of small town drama in the midst of an opioid crisis. Connections
The Best of Enemies Directed by Robin Bissell A remarkable film of hope, daring, and vision. Transformation
Transit Directed by Christian Petzold An elusive but effective exploration of migration and liminal space. Questing
The Hummingbird Project Directed by Kim Nguyen Excellent depiction of the cultural clash between speed and simplicity. Shadow
Us Directed by Jordan Peele A terrifying trip through a funhouse looking glass. Shadow
A Whale of a Tale Directed by Megumi Sasai A Japanese documentary that returns to the small town featured in The Cove to record the continuing controversy over the killing of dolphins. Listening
The Mustang Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Uplifting story about how a wild mustang becomes a spiritual teacher to an emotionally shut-down man. Teachers
Tea with the Dames Directed by Roger Michell Entertaining conversations among four grand Dames of the English theatre and film scene about their public and private lives. You
Gloria Bell Directed by Sebastian Lelio A portrait of loneliness addressed by letting go and dancing. Love
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote Directed by Terry Gilliam A picaresque and quixotic tale about a filmmaker transformed into a dreamer. Transformation
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Directed by Dean Deblois A beautiful animated feature celebrating supportive friendships between humans and animals. Love
Sorry Angel (Plaire, amer et courir vite) Directed by Christophe Honore An exquisite exploration of unexpected love in a time of illness and loss. Love
The Image Book (Le livre d’Image) Directed by Jean-Luc Godard A maddening and mesmerizing interrogation of the spiritual crisis haunting our current world. Attention
Apollo 11 Directed by Todd Douglas Miller A well-done documentary about the American space mission that made astronaut Neil Armstrong the first human on the moon. Questing
Every Act of Life Directed by Jeff Kaufman A love letter to a well-lived life in the theater. Imagination
Birds of Passage (Pájaros de Verano) Directed by Cristina Gallego, Ciro Guerra A harrowing interrogation of capitalism and colonialism infecting an indigenous culture. Questing
Sicilian Ghost Story Directed by Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio Piazza A haunting tale of love that transcends horror. Love
Cold War (Zimna wojna) Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski A passionate, episodic journey through the freezing and thawing of a couple and a continent. Yearning
Everybody Knows Directed by Asghar Farhadi A family drama that explores the long-term effects of family secrets. X-The Mystery
Moynihan Directed by Joseph Dorman, Toby Perl Freilich The life and accomplishments of a bold creative spirit in American politics. Justice
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