Film
It is pretty clear that this Canadian band was not in the right place at the right time, despite the ferocious energy and speed of its music and sublime performances.
This little-seen film, disturbing, uncompromising, often darkly funny, should be recognized as one of the most original American independent films of this century.
Two films look at the hardships and realities of rural life, past and present, at the New York Film Festival.
In James Gray’s new film, the tragedy and pain behind Jewish assimilation lurks just out of frame.
Yes, an ingeniously kaleidoscopic surface, but is there anything here, in terms of motivation, to justify all the fuss?
Two over-the-top social satires take sharp swipes at modern excesses.
Surprisingly, for a band whose hypnotic music throughout the documentary provides a continuum with menacing and meditative extremes that mesh with near-mathematical discipline, it’s the human elements that leave the greatest impressions..
Reviews of two standout films from the 66th London Film Festival — one of the most dynamic festival programs in recent memory.
It is tempting to call All That Breathes a film of great humanity, but the documentary’s empathy extends far beyond humans.
You want horror? This month Criterion Channel serves up plenty of cinematic chills, vintage and otherwise.

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