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‘The Devil’s Bath’ Review: An Unsparing Look at a Woman’s Depression in 18th-Century Austria
by admin|11 months ago|Slant Magazine
The Devil’s Bath details a social configuration at once familiar and alienating. The post ‘The Devil’s Bath’ Review: An Unsparing Look at a Woman’s Depression in 18th-Century Austria appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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GTA San Andreas and the Legacy of Playing as a Black Guy in Video Games
by admin|11 months ago|Roger Ebert
Video game publisher Ubisoft recently revealed the latest entry in their “Assassin’s Creed” franchise, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” but not without a bit of controversy in some social media spaces. The game is set in feudal age Japan and features dual...
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GREEN BORDER Review: Uncomfortable Yet Vital Refugee Drama
by admin|11 months ago|Screen Anarchy
Directed by Agnieszka Holland, the film stars Jalal Altawil, Maja Ostaszewska, and Behi Djanati Atai. [Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]
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A Conversation with Elizabeth Sankey (WITCHES)
by admin|11 months ago|Hammer to Nail
In Witches, her latest documentary, director Elizabeth Sankey (Romantic Comedy) brings us into a close examination of her recent traumatic experience as a new mother, during which time she suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety. It’s a very personal movie,...
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THELMA Review: June Squibb, New Action Hero
by admin|11 months ago|Screen Anarchy
June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey and Clark Gregg star in Josh Margolin's sparkling comedy. [Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]
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Hollywood Continues to Fail Its Black Final Girls
by admin|11 months ago|Roger Ebert
When one thinks of the perfect definition of a Final Girl, the likes of Sidney Prescott (“Scream”), Nancy Thompson (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”), and Jess Bradford (“Black Christmas”) come to mind. Coined as a term by academic Carol J....
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HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON Review: Coming of Age When You Don’t Age
by admin|11 months ago|Screen Anarchy
Sasha is a bit of a disappointment to her parents. Not only is her body a little slow to catch up to lend the family the survival help they need, she also has no desire to participate in their most...
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Kinds of Kindness | Review
by admin|11 months ago|Ioncinema
Bounds of Boundaries: Lanthimos Entertains Himself with Bizarre Triptych It’s safe to say Yorgos Lanthimos has undoubtedly entered the oblivious, self-indulgent era of his career with his latest, Kinds of Kindness, recycling a large number of his Poor Things (2023)...
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58th KVIFF Welcomes Viggo Mortensen, Steven Soderbergh, Clive Owen, And More
by admin|11 months ago|Roger Ebert
Every year, outside the resplendent Grandhotel Pupp, dedicated crowds gather to snap a photo of the glitzy guests gracing the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). These stars and auteurs often arrive to premiere their film or to receive the Crystal...
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Juneteenth Film Festival Returns For A Powerful Second Year
by admin|11 months ago|Roger Ebert
Juneteenth is one of the most important days in African American history. It’s a day that represents freedom and new possibilities. And to honor it, the 2nd annual Juneteenth Film Festival returned to Kansas City, Missouri this June. The festival...
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