Lovers Rock | New York Film Festival 2020
By Kent Turner October 5, 2020
Steve McQueen’s quasi-musical more than made up for the subdued feeling that many might have felt this year.
Steve McQueen’s quasi-musical more than made up for the subdued feeling that many might have felt this year.
In this adaptation of the novel by Bonnie Jo Campbell, a 15-year-old biracial girl embarks on an adventure to find her mother.
A director films her still-alive father’s death multiple times in a variety of ways, with his blessing and active participation.
Its finale can only be described as Terry Gilliam meets David Cronenberg.
Sally Hawkins, in a remarkable performance, offers a full portrait of an individual with schizophrenia.
“You should never smoke weed unless you’re dying or having sex.” How’s that for grandmotherly advice?
Women’s rights protesters storm the stage of the 1970 Miss World pageant before a worldwide audience in a docu-dramedy led by Keira Knightley.