TUNER
Niki White is a piano tuner. He’s also a gifted pianist who can no longer play because of hyperacusis. That means he hears everyday sounds as deafening. To play a piano with this condition would be agony. So, thanks to … Continue reading TUNER
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C’MON C’MON
What do the young people of today think about the world they’re growing up in? That’s what Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) is trying to find out. He’s a radio journalist flying around the country collecting snippets from subjects and ambient sounds … Continue reading C’MON C’MON
EIGHTH GRADE
Meet Kayla Day (Elsie Fisher); she’s 13, lives in a suburban home with her single father (Josh Hamilton), and is about as put together as you might expect a 13-year-old to be. Practically bursting at the seams with personality, thoughts, … Continue reading EIGHTH GRADE
MISTRESS AMERICA
Roughly two-thirds into Mistress America, a series of characters criticize another’s short story. Mainly for being shallow plagiarism, but of all the harsh criticism hurled at the author, the line, “Just like the rest of your generation; everything a pastiche” lands … Continue reading MISTRESS AMERICA
FRANCES HA
Frances (Greta Gerwig) is a bit of a mess. She is trying to make her way in the world, but she doesn’t have the first clue about how to do it. Owning not much more than a laptop, a stack … Continue reading FRANCES HA
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