September 5
As a control room producer in a previous life, September 5 left me feeling nostalgic for the adrenaline rush that comes with bearing witness to history in real time while…
Thelma
I’m late to the party on this nonagenarian action-comedy, but better late than never! June Squibb (Nebraska) is an absolute gem as Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who falls…
Between the Temples
Between the Temples is a quirky little melodrama tinged with dry humor and a 1970s aesthetic that is sure to conjure up Bar and Bat Mitzvah memories for people of…
Wicked Little Letters
Wicked Little Letters is a wicked good film that lands firmly in the category of small indie gems that don't get enough marketing but are thoroughly entertaining. It features two…
American Fiction
American Fiction is a winner. It's sharp, sometimes dark, and often witty satire that will make you laugh, cringe, laugh, cringe, and laugh again. Or laugh and cringe at the…
Past Lives
Past Lives is one of those small, thought-provoking indie gems that draws you in from the opening scene and keeps you quietly engaged throughout. It's not a film you can…
Dreamin’ Wild
Dreamin' Wild is a soulful, slow-burn indie based on a true story. If you're part of the cult fan base that sparked the resurrection of a long-lost album by singer-songwriter…
The Future
Set in the not too distant future in Israel, which doesn't feel all that different from right now, The Future is the story of two women, Dr. Nurit Bloch (Reymonde…
Review: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon
Ana Lily Amirpour's Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon is one of those little Indies that you hope people will see because it's weird and quirky and a fun ride.…
Review: Everything Everywhere All At Once
At the center of this wild ride of an action/sci-fi flick is Chinese immigrant mom Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh, Crazy Rich Asians, Shang-Chi) whose life definitely took a wrong turn somewhere.…
Review: Jockey
Jockey is a sports drama that is purposely light on action and heavy on character study. It's more trot than sprint. More arty than mainstream. Get the picture? The film…
Review: Red Rocket
Director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine) loves stories and characters that Hollywood regularly ignores. And his newest dark comedy Red Rocket continues to plumb the depths of America's underclass. It's…
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Nashville Film Festival Rundown
This was my first time (virtually) attending the Nashville Film Festival. It is close enough for me to drive over, but that was not possible this time around. They had a…
Review: Materna
The four women in Materna whose stories collide in a New York subway could not be more different. But they are connected by narratives exploring the theme of "mother", what…
Review: Stealing Chaplin
This dark comedy is based on a true incident. In 1978, a couple of thieves dug up Charlie Chaplin's body in Switzerland and unsuccessfully tried to extort ransom from his…