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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