Film Reviews

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I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing Directed by Patricia Rozema A Canadian drama about a quirky woman's creativity and passion. Imagination
Drive My Car Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi A slow-moving meditation on alienation and connection. Connections
Parallel Mothers Directed by Pedro Almodovar An excavation of history, trauma, truth, and the connections that can heal. Connections
West Side Story Directed by Steven Spielberg A dazzling version of the classic story of race conflict and undaunted love. Love
Writing with Fire Directed by Rintu Thomas, Sushmit Ghosh A motivating documentary about a group of fearless women journalists in India. Justice
The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manuel for Milita… A sobering documentary about the effects on all sides of Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people during its military occupation. Compassion
The Woman Who Ran Directed by Hong Sang-soo The uses of conversation revealed in three visits to old friends. You
Guest House Directed by Hannah Dweck, Yael Luttwak A moving visit to a community of women determined to rebuild their lives. Justice
Mountaintop Directed by Bernard Shakey (Neil Young) A documentary about the recording of the Colorado album by Neil Young with the band Crazy Horse. Connections
The Deported Directed by Pat McGee Stories of four immigrants and their families facing the heartbreak of deportation. Compassion
Sides of a Horn Directed by Toby Wosskow A powerful short film that explains the conflict between poachers and rangers over rhinos in Africa. Reverence
The Lavender Scare Directed by Josh Howard Another shocking and horrific expose of American hatred and ignorance. Justice
Pig (Khook) Directed by Mani Haghighi A pitch-black comedic skewering of modern culture and artistic ego. Shadow
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf Directed by Thomas Piper An enchanting tour led by the world's most famous garden designer and avid plant lover. Imagination
The Peacemaker Directed by James Demo Fascinating documentary on a Don Quixote peacemaker trying to bring healing to a war-torn world. Peace
A Better Man Directed by Attiya Khan, Lawrence Jackman A documentary in which a couple with a history of domestic violence try to heal the wounds. Meaning
Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry Directed by Laura Dunn, Jef Sewell A spiritually abundant documentary on the life and work of a humble rural seer. Meaning
Nowhere to Hide Directed by Zaradasht Ahmed A laser-sharp documentary on the impact on civilians of five years of war and destruction in Iraq. Shadow
The Together Project Directed by Sólveig Anspach A French/Icelandic romantic comedy about love, swimming pools, and the yearning to be rescued. Love
150 Milligrams Directed by Emmanuelle Bercot A riveting French social justice drama about a courageous female whistleblower who discovered the health hazards of a diet drug. Justice
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