NYFF 2021
In using the medium of melodrama for Parallel Mothers to convey such a message, Almodóvar has given us one of his best films in years.
Our coverage of the 2021 New York Film Festival concludes with looks at Jane By Charlotte, Haruhara-San’s Recorder, and Hester Street.
Despite the occasional meandering of the script, much of the film feels like an honest search for peace and a sense of balance in life.
With strong performances, The Power of the Dog delivers on its promise, offering a solid narrative tale of strength, masculinity and grief.
The Velvet Underground wields the hands of time, recapturing and evolving into a time capsule of art within a new wave style of documentary.
With an eclectic cast and unique form of storytelling, The French Dispatch is one of the most light hearted ventures of the year.
In Front of Your Face and Introduction serve as a satisfying reminder that one of world cinema’s most consistent filmmakers is still thriving.
Elevated by excellent performances, minimalist interpretation of the visuals, and sound design that is larger than life, The Tragedy of Macbeth soars.
You’ll definitely laugh, and you might cry, too; whatever the case may be, you’re guaranteed to be moved by Trier’s empathetic storytelling.
Mia Hansen-Løve’s Bergman Island features emotionally intelligent filmmaking and a lovely central performance from Vicky Krieps.
Titane spins elements of body horror and science-fiction into a beautiful tale of love and identity, grounded in true human emotion.