Willem Dafoe

KINDS OF KINDNESS: Three Short Films In A Trench Coat
KINDS OF KINDNESS: Three Short Films In A Trench Coat

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness is smart and funny, uncomfortable, moving, and confusing. It is also beautiful.

KINDS OF KINDNESS TRAILER
KINDS OF KINDNESS TRAILER

Three stories about a man who tries to take control of his life, a policeman whose wife seems like a different person, and a woman searching for someone.

POOR THINGS: A Frisky, Freaky, and Funny Odyssey
POOR THINGS: A Frisky, Freaky, and Funny Odyssey

Poor Things is a brilliantly weird odyssey of beauty and bile that goes down like a wonderfully bitter-and-sweet cocktail.

INSIDE: Willem Dafoe's Slow Spiral Into Madness
INSIDE: Willem Dafoe’s Slow Spiral Into Madness

Inside was one of those rare gems that I never expect to come across but when I do I like to scream about it from the rooftops.

THE NORTHMAN Trailer
THE NORTHMAN Trailer

From acclaimed director Robert Eggers, The Northman is an epic revenge thriller that explores how far a Viking prince will go to seek justice.

THE CARD COUNTER: Paul Schrader Unleashes on A 20-Year Losing Game
THE CARD COUNTER: Paul Schrader Unleashes on A 20-Year Losing Game

The Card Counter, the latest film from writer/director Paul Schrader, is very much a companion piece to his earlier, existentialist efforts.

THE CARD COUNTER Trailer
THE CARD COUNTER Trailer

A card shark encounters an angry young man who’s seeking revenge against a military colonel.

Video Dispatches: TIME AND TIDE, PTU, SIBERIA, and More
Video Dispatches: TIME AND TIDE, PTU, SIBERIA, and More

On the latest Video Dispatches, we take a look at recent releases from Eureka Entertainment, Lionsgate Films, and Well Go USA.

PASOLINI, TOMMASO, AND SIBERIA: The Ecosystem of Abel Ferrera and Willem Dafoe
PASOLINI, TOMMASO, And SIBERIA: The Ecosystem Of Abel Ferrera And Willem Dafoe

Having done everything from gangster films to gothic horror, Ferrara and Dafoe have captivated audiences with their deeper, arthouse works.

TOMMASO: Just Going Through the Movements
TOMMASO: Just Going Through The Movements

The idea seemed like the perfect match up. Unfortunately, Tommaso does not live up to the expectation.

TOGO: Vintage Heroes Don Fur
TOGO: Vintage Heroes Don Fur

Togo’s fine, grainy exhibition of the Alaskan atmosphere is often breathtaking, yet its release through streaming may have sacrificed its beauty.

MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart

Though not a fully-realized film, Motherless Brooklyn shows some promise, with an impressive neo-noir style and an admirable takeaway.

Labor As The Mechanism Of Conflict In Robert Eggers' THE LIGHTHOUSE
Labor As The Mechanism Of Conflict In Robert Eggers’ THE LIGHTHOUSE

Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse is an abstract and surreal thriller which finds its grounding in its discussion of labor.

THE LIGHTHOUSE: A Saltwater-Soaked Meditation On Madness
THE LIGHTHOUSE: A Saltwater-Soaked Meditation On Madness

If you’re willing to take a chance and join Eggers, Pattinson, and Dafoe on their very weird journey, you’ll find it’s worth the trip.

Labor As The Mechanism Of Conflict In Robert Eggers' THE LIGHTHOUSE
THE LIGHTHOUSE Trailer

The Lighthouse tells the story of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.