Film
The 18th Annual Jewish Film Festival approaches its end with two compelling cinematic looks at Jewish history.
Read MoreIt is Kristen Wiig’s committed performance, along with director Shira Piven’s skill at comic timing, that grounds the satiric comedy’s absurd premise.
Read MoreÀ la Vie, screening as part of the 18th Annual Jewish Film Festival, is easily the best film I have seen so far this year.
Read MoreNot everybody loves the documentary Last Days in Vietnam. Director Rory Kennedy responds to some of the criticism.
Read MoreBoth of these entries in Jewishfilm 2015 have their entertaining moments, but the movies ultimately fail to deliver.
Read MoreLambert & Stamp will resonate with musicians who have experienced the volatile give-and-take that is needed to sustain and nurture a rock and roll band.
Read MoreI’ve served on several dozen film juries about the globe in the last three decades. I can’t recall ever having a choice of so many splendid films from which to award a grand prize.
Read MoreSlow West bursts with visual interest, but doesn’t seem to be able to settle on what story it wants to tell.
Read MoreThe comedy-tinged-with-drama touches on themes tackled by a bunch of recent indie movies that center on characters in their thirties and forties who feel like imposters in the world of adults.
Read MoreH. relies on clever editing manipulations and pithy reaction shots rather than on flashy special effects.
Read More