The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic | SXSW 2020
By Kent Turner March 17, 2022
The film nimbly becomes a thriller without shedding its established rhythm. Before you know it, the tone has turned uncomfortably ominous.
Festivals
To Leslie | SXSW 2022
By Kent Turner
Andrea Riseborough, who is practically a regular at SXSW, has arguably never been better.
The Thief Collector | SXSW 2022
By Kent Turner March 16, 2022
Director Alison Otto exposes the double life of an unassuming middle-aged couple responsible for the theft of a Willem de Kooning painting, now estimated to be worth $160 million.
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2022
By Caroline Ely March 3, 2022
The annual event offers a spotlight on women directors and coming-of-age stories, a festival staple.
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds | TIFF 2021
By Kent Turner February 3, 2022
For moviegoers searching for a thoughtful and suspenseful work outside of the North American and Western European bubble, this is a must-see.
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power | Sundance 2022
By Kent Turner January 31, 2022
At its best, the film magnifies the nuts and bolts of filmmaking and how it perpetuates “positions of power,” as it’s described here.
Emily the Criminal | Sundance 2022
By Kent Turner
A highly satisfying blend of a modern-day woman’s picture and a tidy, B-movie thriller.
Living | Sundance 2022
By Kent Turner January 29, 2022
Director Oliver Hermanus offers a fresh take on a noted work by placing its story line in a different cultural context, where it holds up handily.
Descendant | Sundance 2022
By Kent Turner January 28, 2022
An expansive documentary on a community that traces its history to the last known slaving vessel in the United States.