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About Kirsten Anderson

Kirsten Anderson has an MFA in Film Studies from Columbia University. She writes about a wide variety of topics and has had several books published.

    My Love Affair with Marriage

    Signe Baumane’s original and smart semi-autobiographical animated musical is different and not afraid to be itself.

    By |October 5th, 2023|Animated, Musical, Top Picks|0 Comments

      Lift

      Viewers don’t need to know a jeté from a plié to enjoy this moving dance documentary.

      By |September 15th, 2023|Arts|0 Comments

        The Starling Girl

        Brought up in a God-centered Kentucky fundamentalist community, 17-year-old Jem’s life path is laid out for her—until she meets a restless youth pastor.

        By |May 11th, 2023|Teen|0 Comments

          Sam Now

          The director films his half-brother as they both set out to solve a family mystery that has affected so many in so many ways.

          By |April 6th, 2023|Documentary|0 Comments

            Call Jane

            People often talk about a piece of art being “timely.” Yet I doubt anyone involved in the preproduction of this drama could have imagined how, well, timely the movie would be.

            By |October 27th, 2022|Drama|0 Comments

              Free Puppies!

              A deeply felt documentary about the efforts of independent rescuers in the South to save as many dogs as they can.

              By |August 10th, 2022|Documentary|0 Comments

                Queen of Glory

                In Nana Mensah’s winning and heartfelt debut film, you can go home again; part of you never left.

                By |July 14th, 2022|Family drama, Top Picks|0 Comments

                  Mr. Malcolm’s List

                  For fans of the genre, this Regency romance, directed with a sure hand, is closer to a bright, airy soufflé than a stolid pudding.

                  By |June 30th, 2022|Romantic Comedy|0 Comments

                    Olga

                    A competitive Ukrainian gymnast faces a painful choice: potential gold medals or her identity as a Ukrainian.

                    By |June 23rd, 2022|Foreign, Teen|0 Comments