This comedic biography starring Molly Shannon draws on current scholarship and undoes the myths and homophobia of 2016’s “A Quiet Passion.” Read more
May 19, 2019
“Wild Nights with Emily” Dickinson: Comedy with Earnest Intent
May 19, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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May 14, 2019
“Pokémon: Detective Pikachu,” Predictably Cute, Shockingly Beautiful, and a Bit Melodramatic.
May 14, 2019 By Sid Blevins
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I was pleasantly surprised by the dry humor and film noir nods in “Pokemon: Detective Pikachu,” but unearned pathos weighs down an otherwise joyous experience. Read more
May 12, 2019
A Century-Old Hungarian “Sunset,” an Allegory for Our Times
May 12, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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László Nemes’ follow-up to his Oscar-winning Holocaust drama “Son of Saul” is comparably unsettling, in portraying the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Read more
April 28, 2019
“The Mustang”: Wild Horse, Wild Prisoner, OK Movie
April 28, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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Well-crafted visuals of an equine prison rehab program only partly compensate for a simplistic story. Read more
April 21, 2019
“Blaze,” Thank Goodness, Defies Biopic Conventions
April 21, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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Ethan Hawke’s biopic of singer-songwriter Blaze Foley goes for characterization and soft-spoken wisdom rather than grand moments. Read more
April 14, 2019
Full Frame Dispatch #3: 10 More Docs to Look for This Year
April 14, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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Another well-curated set of docs from Durham gives us plenty of solid, provocative viewing options for the coming months. Read more
April 6, 2019
Full Frame Dispatch #2: “Hail Satan?”
April 6, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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This enlightening and often hilarious doc on the Satanic Temple – the biggest crowd-pleaser of the fest so far – should show progressive theists and secular humanists that they have a colorful ally in today’s culture wars. Read more
April 5, 2019
Full Frame Dispatch #1: “American Factory”
April 5, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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Funny, poignant, provocative: the opening night film at Durham’s superb documentary festival reveals the culture clash when a Chinese manufacturer expands to Ohio. Read more
March 31, 2019
“Woman at War,” My Favorite Icelandic Eco-fable
March 31, 2019 By Andrew Spitznas
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Well, it’s the only one I know, actually. But still check it out, for its strong lead character, vivid sense of place, and well-balanced levity and social commentary. Read more
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Meet the Real Avengers, in “Knock Down the House”
This documentary, now on Netflix, follows the 2018 battle of AOC and 3 other progressive women for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more