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The conflicts at the heart of Synonyms will resonate deeply, thanks to Lapid’s deeply personal storytelling and Mercier’s fiery performance.
In this week’s Video Dispatches, Shawn Glinis takes a look at the recent Blu-ray released of Little Women (’94), Marie Antoinette, The Boys Next Door, Kundun, and others.
Chichinette: The Accidental Spy pays homage to a hero while also reminding us that while World War II may be many decades in the past, the time for leaders such as Marthe Cohn is still now.
Sorry We Missed You is not without faults, but it is a vital look at the hardships faced day in, day out by families all over the UK.
Je T’Aime Moi Non Plus is another fitting example of what made Serge Gainsbourg such a unique and, yes, controversial talent.
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.
Art is inseparable from death. This is one of the main conclusions of Abel Ferrara’s meditation on the always controversial Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché does a great service in making sure that we never again forget about Guy-Blaché’s contributions to film history.
In this latest installment of Video Dispatches, Shawn reviews Rock Hunter, Tarnished Angels, Far From Heaven and Columbus.
Whether you opt for the subtitled version or not, one thing is for certain: Babylon is a hidden gem worth seeking out if it comes to your city.
Video Dispatches is a regular digest of recent home video releases, usually from boutique and restorative labels. Here, we discuss Marwencol, Waterworld, and a trio of Iranian films.
From slapstick comedy shorts to action serials, Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers includes a wide range of films made by women that should keep any fan of cinema history occupied and enraptured for hours.
November saw the release of three Robert Altman films on Blu-ray: Brewster McCloud, The Gingerbread Man and Gosford Park. We delve into the last two.
Newly reissued via Kino Lorber, screwball comedy Nothing Sacred and delicate domestic drama Made for Each Other show two sides of Carole Lombard.
The Kino Lorber re-release of eight shorts and six features by Brazillian New Wave director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade is a true cinematic gift.