by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
While sometimes suffering from adherence to the generic conventions of the biopic, Being Maria still maintains interest throughout, cemented through its strong performances.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
Nyoni aptly portrays the machinations families use to enable predators and alienate those who refuse to participate in the myth-making.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
If Die Hard is a critique of globalization, what does a Die Hard critique of the environmental crisis look like?
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
My list, like all top 10 lists, is very incomplete. I decided to go with cinema-going “experiences” I had this past year in chronological order.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
A beautiful 4K restoration of The Suspect (1944) shines in the upcoming Film at Lincoln Center series Robert Siodmak: Dark Visionary, curated by Dan Sullivan and Madeline Whittle. An Edwardian film noir, The Suspect showcases an incredible performance by Charles Laughton, as well as an intriguing supporting cast.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
A Cold War era thriller set in the mountains of Switzerland, The Universal Theory first premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival and will see its US premiere this upcoming Friday at the Quad Cinema in New York City.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
Though not a perfect film, Campillo’s Red Island remains a stirring evocation of childhood and the memory of colonial rot.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
Perhaps, with a stronger script, Detained could have proven a much more engaging thriller, worthy of the efforts of its actors.