Film Reviews

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The Society Directed by Christopher Keyser A thought-provoking drama about youth facing the challenges of citizenship, community, and freedom. Hope
Our Time (Nuestro Tiempo) Directed by Carlos Reygadas A quietly brutal interrogation of fidelity, power, and jealousy. Shadow
The Biggest Little Farm The hopeful story of a natural farm built on biodiversity and a recognition of interconnections, impermanence, and transformation. Transformation
The Name of the Rose Directed by Giacomo Battiato A medieval whodunit with moral firepower that reflects a reverence for books. X-The Mystery
The Last Black Man in San Francisco Directed by Joe Talbot A uniquely affecting meditation on race, gentrification, and belonging. Transformation
State of the Union Directed by Stephen Frears Ten ten-minute films in which a couple grapples with the difficulties of maintaining an intimate relationship in our hurried times. Love
Booksmart Directed by Olivia Wilde A sassy teen comedy with extraordinary depth and flashes of brilliance. You
The Tomorrow Man Directed by Noble Jones A peculiar love story for the end times. Connections
The Lavender Scare Directed by Josh Howard Another shocking and horrific expose of American hatred and ignorance. Justice
Wild Nights With Emily Directed by Madeleine Olnek A spirited romp through the hidden life of an elusive artist. Love
Non-Fiction Directed by Olivier Assayas A dramedy about all the ways digital technology is shaking the book publishing world to its core. Transformation
The Proposal Directed by Jill Magid A sophisticated documentary about architecture, power and control, and exquisite beauty. Imagination
Barbara Rubin and The Exploding NY Underground Directed by Chuck Smith A fascinating portrait of a "larger than life" filmmaker and collaborator. You
Ash Is Purest White Directed by Zhangke Jia An affecting epic melodrama exploring time, regret, and change. Transformation
Catch-22 Directed by George Clooney An expose on the egregious myth that World War II was the Good War. Meaning
Tolkien Directed by Dome Karukoski An engaging biopicture that hints at the origins of the themes and style of The Lord of the Rings. Imagination
My Son (Mon Garcon) Directed by Christian Carion A throttling study of the toxic dynamics of anger. Shadow
Family Directed by Laura Stenel A comedy about a workaholic loner who discovers that she and her niece are not really losers. Transformation
Clara Directed by Akash Sherman A close encounter with the ineffable mysteries of both human relationships and the universe. X-The Mystery
Long Shot Directed by Jonathan Levine A raucous and rambunctious rom-com that makes some good points about gender equality. Listening
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