At its best, the documentary describes the homophobia of mid-20th century America by those who lived through it, while also tracing the highs and lows of the movie star’s career.
As usual, Wes Anderson’s new film is sumptuous to look at and an amazing feat of artistry by his team of costumers, set decorators, and miniature model makers.
Paul Schrader once again brings us into the world of a troubled protagonist seeking some sort of redemption.
Georgia Oakley’s debut film traces a young woman’s journey out of the closet, with Margaret Thatcher–era anti-gay legislation rumbling in the background.
Mary Harron’s chronicle of the exuberantly hedonistic 1970s New York art scene, with Salvador Dalí and his longtime muse and wife, Gala, as guides.
In this kind-hearted and poignant film, director Cédric Klapisch puts his heroine through her paces as she faces new and unfamiliar music.
The film’s deceptively light touch builds to a climax that quenches the thirst for an unabashedly romantic drama that viewers may not have realized they had.
An artful, searing portrayal of how ordinary people were deluded and betrayed and pushed to addiction.
A softhearted yet somewhat stringent and bitter coming-of-age tale.