Continue reading →Such is the profound impact and influence of De Sica’s postwar masterwork that it has arguably become a metonym for the Italian neorealist movement.
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Okja (2017)
Continue reading →Bong’s grasp of tone is sometimes suspect, but this is still a pretty entertaining and emotional piece with strong ecological and anti-animal abuse themes.
Elephant Sitting Still, An (2018)
Continue reading →Could have been a formidable work if it was a good 90 minutes tighter, but Hu Bo’s first and last film is still a riveting watch, backed by strong performances and societal themes.
Bastards (2013)
Continue reading →At times hypnotic yet disturbing, Claire Denis gives us a low-key mystery-noir that doesn’t settle for anything less than challenging.
White Material (2009)
Continue reading →Sporadically engaging, this poetic if bleak drama sees director Claire Denis returning to Africa to shine the spotlight on racial strife and civil war once again.
Memories of Murder (2003)
Continue reading →A potent mix of suspense and mystery, Bong Joon-ho’s serial-killer masterpiece gets under your skin.
Host, The (2006)
Continue reading →A breakthrough for Korean commercial cinema, Bong’s versatility with the action-horror genre here is obvious.
Mother (2009)
Continue reading →A terrific mystery-thriller directed by the supremely talented Bong Joon-ho that is an absolute must-watch.
Heartbeats (2010)
Continue reading →Dolan’s pretty decent second feature is an inverted “Jules and Jim”-meets-Almodovar-type picture, showcasing his penchant for stylish and crisp filmmaking.
Mirror, The (1975)
Continue reading →Tarkovsky’s purest cinematic poem pulls you into its complex if nebulous form, in a work that continues to astonish time and time again.
