William Oldroyd’s adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s acclaimed novel, “Eileen,” is a class act in misdirection, for better or worse. The…
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Filled with authenticity, an endearing heart, and hilarious wry, deadpan comedy, Iranian filmmaker Babak Jalali channels his inner “early-days†Jim…
Actor Jason Momoa narrates (and executive produces) “Deep Rising,†an ocean conservation documentary playing at Sundance Film Festival. Particularly, the…
Laura Moss’ “birth/rebirth” begins excitingly, reimagining the classic horror myth of Frankenstein with the themes of motherhood and adding a…
As a director whose favourite films include Hollywood hits like “Singin’ in the Rain†and “Casablanca,” “Babylon†feels like a…
Given the premise of “Fair Play,â€Â showing now at Sundance, there’s nothing surprising about its scope and unorthodox conclusion. We watch…
The chemistry of “Slow’s” leading duo, Greta GrineviÄiÅ«tÄ— and KÄ™stutis CicÄ—nas, may be palpable, causing intimate scenes to seem humanistic…
Films like “Enough†and “Sleeping with the Enemy,†though good-intentioned, cannot escape the curse of Hollywood-ization. We like to see…
Thanks to Daisy Ridley’s great understated performance and Rachel Lambert’s heartful direction, “Sometimes I Think About Dying” surprises more than…
Kimi Takesue’s latest film, “Onlookers,†begins and ends basically with the same scene, albeit shot twice. Both scenes feature a…