Julieta | NYFF 2016
By Rania Richardson October 6, 2016
Is this a new direction for Pedro Almodóvar, who has made excess the hallmark of his long career?
Festivals
Neruda | NYFF 2016
By Rania Richardson
Chilean director Pablo Larraín turns a standard biopic inside out in this stylish thriller with a literary bent.
The Kids Are All Right (If They’re Alive) | NYFF 2016
By Kent Turner October 4, 2016
Two films to discover at the 54th New York Film Festival: The Rehearsal, with one of the best ensembles in the program, and the animated teen meltdown My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea.
In Between | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner
A gem from Israel about three female Palestinian roommates in Tel Aviv. Tough and touching.
Highlights | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner September 18, 2016
Some films to look forward to in the next few months, as well as impressions from the Toronto International Film Festival.
La La Land | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner September 16, 2016
From the set design to direction, Damien Chazelle’s new film, a musical, has a big heart on for golden-age Hollywood.
Barakah Meets Barakah | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner
One of the more pointedly political (and funny) Middle Eastern films to play the festival circuit of late.
Lion | TIFF 2016
By Kent Turner September 15, 2016
Pint-sized powerhouse Sunny Pawar wins the hearts and tears ducts of the audience. He’s a tough act to follow.
Souvenir | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner September 10, 2016
Isabelle Huppert is having a singular career. She appeared in three films this year in Toronto, including this lighter-than-air musical melodrama.