DVD/Streaming Reviews

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EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski A travelogue starring a donkey who experiences the good, the bad, and the beautiful in our world Reverence
Neptune Frost Directed by Saul Williams, Anisia Uzeyman A mind-bending trip through a world both like and unlike our own. Connections
Hit the Road Directed by Panah Panahi A delightful and deep exploration of Iranian politics through an intimate family lens. Love
All Quiet on the Western Front Directed by Edward Berger Gripping and graphic portrait of the war that changed the nature of combat. Peace
Argentina, 1985 Directed by Santiago Mitre Shocking and highly ethical presentation of genocide, justice, and empathy. Justice
Carmen Directed by Valerie Buhagiar A jubilant movie about a middle-aged woman who has spent her life serving the church and finds a new more fulfilling way forward. Transformation
Murina Directed by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic An intense and well-acted psychodrama about misogyny. You
Costa Brava, Lebanon Prophetic film about how a family handles the encroachment of toxic waste upon their home. Yearning
Happening Directed by Audrey Diwan An urgent tale of a search for an illegal abortion and a little compassion in an alienating environment. Compassion
Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi An effective trio of parabolic tales about the abundant mysterious potential in every mundane moment. Connections
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji A transformative film set in Bhutan about finding happiness and cultivating a good heart. Transformation
Drive My Car Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi A slow-moving meditation on alienation and connection. Connections
A Hero Directed by Asghar Farhadi A powerful parable about ethics packed with moral complexity. Shadow
There Is No Evil Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof A quartet of moral parables about the death penalty and personal liberty. Justice
Hive Directed by Bierta Basholli Story of a Kosovan woman who changes her patriarchal community through care, creativity, and the empowerment of other women. Kindness
Lamb Directed by Valdimar Johannsson A well-acted fable about the demands and consequences of interacting with animals. Nurturing
The Hand of God Directed by Paolo Sorrentino A coming-of-age story about all the people and circumstances contributing to that magical moment when a future path becomes clear. Attention
What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? Directed by Alexandre Koberidze A quietly affecting call for all of us to pay closer attention to the world around us. Attention
Azor Directed by Andreas Fontana A suspenseful drama about the woes of the wealthy during times of political uncertainties in Argentina. Shadow
I'm Your Man Directed by Maria Schrader A spunky sci-fi dramedy that asks some good questions about what humans want in relationships and if AI beings should have rights. Love
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