Coming-of-age stories often cling to the notion that growth is a clean arc: a lesson learned, a heartbreak endured, and…
Browsing: world cinema
In Jessica J. Rowlands’ directorial debut “Rise,” there’s a quiet certainty to every frame. It’s as if the story was…
“23 (Iravai Moodu)” by Raj R is a bold, realistic film highlighting deep-rooted social injustices in Andhra Pradesh through tragic…
Less than a week before the Filipino public once again marches to the polls, it’s hard not to recall a…
“Milk,” Rice, and the Blood” is an experimental indie Hindi film written and directed by Saurabh Doke. It’s a revenge…
“Costao” begins with a voiceover by Marissa, the titular character’s young daughter. This voiceover adds an element of innocence and…
Note: This film is banned in many countries and contains explicit material that will upset some viewers. “A Serbian Film”…
The unofficial Catholic-themed film canon can welcome a new entrant. Joining such esteemed expressions of paradise lost as “Mean Streets”…
For a certain generation of Filipinos, the Eraserheads were more than just a band; they were a cultural shift. If…
Self-discovery rarely happens in grand, sweeping moments. More often, it sneaks up on you—in a stray comment, a familiar scent,…