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About Rania Richardson

Rania Richardson is the communications manager for a philanthropic nonprofit in New York City and a freelance writer specializing in film, culture, and business. She came of age in Cambridge, MA, and began her career at Time magazine. Her favorite film is Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast, and her mission is to champion the best in world cinema. She is a contributing editor to this site.

All That Breathes | NYFF 2022

A nature documentary that finds beauty within the debris of New Delhi as two brothers rescue injured black kites.

By |October 20th, 2022|Documentary, Festivals|0 Comments

Apples

Christos Nikou’s directorial debut, a dystopian drama of amnesia and new identities, is the latest example in the so-called Greek Weird Wave.

By |June 23rd, 2022|Sci-fi|0 Comments

Fire of Love | New Directors/New Films

The love story of married volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft and their shared passion for up-close and personal investigation of volcanoes.

By |April 28th, 2022|Documentary|0 Comments

The Worst Person in the World

The “worst person” label is a misdirection that belies the richly observed characters in Joachim Trier's smart and playful film.

By |February 3rd, 2022|Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Top Picks|0 Comments

Come Back Anytime | DOC NYC 2021

An uplifting film that follows a local elder with a passion, Masamoto Ueda and his ramen noodle bar in Tokyo. There is no lack of mouthwatering close-ups that will have audiences anticipating their next meal.

By |November 24th, 2021|Documentary, Festivals|0 Comments

Passing | New York Film Festival 2021

The elegant directorial debut of British-American actress Rebecca Hall revolves around two light-skinned Black women following different paths.

By |October 25th, 2021|Book adaptation, Festivals|0 Comments

The Souvenir Part II | New York Film Festival 2021

In this captivating sequel, we are treated again to actress Honor Swinton Byrne as British film student Julie and her mother, Tilda Swinton, playing her onscreen mother.

By |October 7th, 2021|Festivals, U. K.|0 Comments

Bergman Island | New York Film Festival 2021

A creative couple explores artistry and love in this whimsical adventure and beguiling fantasy.

By |September 29th, 2021|Festivals, Satire|0 Comments

Annette

Leo Carax's new film is its own genre-defying work. Dreams, nightmares, and fantasies propel the audacious fable of star-crossed lovers.

By |August 20th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Musical|0 Comments