grief
At once a period piece and a coming-of-age odyssey wrapped around a bizarre narrative about an antiquated medical treatment, The Mountain is Alverson’s finest film.
Documenting the universal process of death is no easy task, but Alternate Endings find the perfect balance between exploration, education, and empathy.
We spoke with Katherine Propper, writer/director of the short film Street Flame, which premiered at Tribeca 2019.
The Burial of Kojo is an aesthetically accomplished debut for Sam Blitz Bazawule, but the narrative itself is far from perfect.
Behind the grief, behind BOB, lies the simple reality that Twin Peaks pushes: that the dream of suburbia and happiness that America sells may be a lie.
Pet Sematary, in this critic’s opinion, is a constant battle between excessive production and exceptional performances.
Coupled with a brilliant script and outstanding performances by its two leaders, To Dust has already become a standout early on in 2019.
Impetus is a film for those dedicated to the filmmaking craft, and the unconventional ways it can be molded to create unique means of storytelling.
As a narrative dive into the complexities of grief, State Like Sleep grazes the surface but doesn’t commit.
Between Worlds has potential in its more surreal moments, but it never utilizes the tension and conflict that could come from this story.
The Grief of Others examines how time can only heal wounds if we let it through intentionality and a sense of vulnerability that can be simultaneously scary and painful.
Two for Joy is desperate and demanding, but it offers something which is rarely allowed in films which depict poverty. – it offers hope.
Avoiding the classic cliches of a grieving teenager, Nick Naveda’s debut Say You Will will pleasantly surprise any movie lover, perfectly capturing the feeling of loss and romantic confusion.
The House With A Clock In Its Walls has a sense of mischievous fun, with a hearty serving of chills and chuckles to overwhelm any shortcomings.
Liz and the Blue Bird is an indepth and stylistic chracter study that explores the details and hidden emotional gravity of seemingly unremarkable situations.