The death of moviegoing in 2020 has hurt in a myriad of ways, but in every loss an opportunity. Few have risen to the occasion like The Criterion Collection, both on their streaming channel and via their handsomely packaged Blu-ray/DVD … Continue reading THE CAMERAMAN
Cinema isn’t about you; it’s about the world around you. Take the 1973 Senegalese film, Touki Bouki, from the great Djibril Diop Mambéty. Using an impressionistic editing style, Touki Bouki is a simple story of lovers on the run, told in a manner … Continue reading TOUKI BOUKI
Two stories from the past, two stories that explore the messy world of capitalism. Funny how these things work out. First up, the last movie I saw in theaters prior to the coronavirus shutdown is also my favorite of the … Continue reading This week in Film — FIRST COW and THE LADY EVE
On July 4, 1776, the United States of America declared independence from the monarchy of Britain (Congress officially voted on July 2, but the official declaration took 48 hours). On July 4, 1946, the Philippines were granted independence from the … Continue reading INSIANG
While theatrical moviegoing in 2020 might be defunct, home viewing has seemingly gotten all the better. And not just in the breadth of streaming selections, but in the sheer amount of quality physical discs released. The Criterion Collection remains the … Continue reading LE PETIT SOLDAT
