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In a newly released Blu-Ray from the Criterion Collection, Owen Butler takes a look at Bing Liu’s Minding the Gap.
Slut in a Good Way is an unapologetic celebration of first love, first heartbreak, and everything else that comes with being a teenage girl.
While a bit rough around the edges, Under the Silver Lake is one of those films that you’ll be lucky to experience even in light of its flaws, and stands as an astounding sophomore effort.
Much like the characters of Prospect, Christopher Caldwell and Zeek Earl are pioneers, creating a film that feels like the origin of something new.
Whether basking in the glory of its noir-style lighting, or admiring its Ennio Morricone-influenced score, or even if just a fan of the hodgepodge of films referenced in some way, there’s at least something in Pickings for people to enjoy.
Using almost an entirely autistic cast, Keep the Change is a groundbreaking, intimate portrait that humanizes and explores a vast array of people living with Autism.
Gold Star is a refreshingly intimate first-time film from director Victoria Negri, with a beautiful story about losing a loved one.
Kuso, though visually interesting at times, is ultimately too disgusting to recommend, and seemingly has no purpose behind it.
Lou Simon is an independent director who mostly makes horror films; we had a chance to sit down with her to discuss her filmmaking process.