Movie ReviewsSeen a lot of movies, got a lot of opinions.
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“Sound of Falling” is a Masterclass in Generational Echoes of Memories
Reflections on the state of world affairs at four different points in time and portraits of families, Sound of Falling is an epic that cannot be contained within the frame of a camera or the confines of a home.
“Belén” Fights for Truth
Belén is a fight for truth to be seen, heard, and, most of all, respected. Anyone can tell the truth, but those who control the scales of justice have to uphold it, even if it doesn’t align with their own assumptions.
“Blue Moon” Lacks the Magic of Old Broadway
There’s a way for a wordy, single-location film to use the freedoms of the film medium, look no further than Peter Hujar’s Day, but Blue Moon doesn’t capture the same sense of snapshot of a time and place in a person’s life.
“Marty Supreme” Ain’t So Grand
Marty Supreme was never about a guy who dreamed too big for what was possible. It’s a series of loosely-tied-together hijinks that cater to fans of shock-value cinema.
“Sirāt” is a Long Walk Through an Empty Desert
Sirāt is surely a journey of profound proportions, but one that may leave audiences searching for meaning that isn’t found along this path.
A House is Not a Home in “Sentimental Value”
Sentimental Value doesn’t heal the wounds of the past, but it does offer an opportunity for reconciliation, as long as those involved are brave enough to recognize the cracks in their own home.
“Peter Hujar’s Day” is Gentle, Quietly Staggering
The concept of Peter Hujar’s Day is the cinematic equivalent of watching paint dry. It’s in the vein of Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, except that instead of actually seeing Peter go about his day, the audience is witness to him as he recounts it to Linda. All this to say, it’s a marvelous little piece of filmmaking.
“Rebuilding” Finds Gentle Humanity in the Face of Loss
Rebuilding finds beauty and connection amid the barrenness of devastation, proving that humans still have everything to give and to gain when they’ve lost it all.
“After the Hunt” Struggles to Find Perspective
Without her insight, without understanding the character of Maggie, After the Hunt gets lost in the noise of everything around her and doesn’t find its way back to something more grounding.
“The Wilderness” Exposes the Troubled Teen Industry
The Wilderness is an exercise in compassion in the face of harsh conditions, and what happens when kindness is missing.