Film
Summer of Soul is two hours of rapturous entertainment and pointed political commentary — neither of which has gone out of style 52 years later.
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The Tribeca Film Festival wrapped last week — here’s a selection of the most promising documentaries on view.
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For kids and penguin lovers, Penguin Town is a gushy fait accompli. But the series also has rewards for others.
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This Italian fairy tale is more whimsical than groundbreaking, but it has all the delights of a day at the beach.
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Truman & Tennessee is a meticulously researched and edited documentary about two gay men and their differing commitments to art.
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Edgar Wright’s first documentary looks into why the long-lived, constantly risk-taking, dazzlingly original band Sparks remains relatively unknown.
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In addition to generalizations about Asian cultures — the voice actors come from a variety of Asian, but not all Southeast Asian, backgrounds — there are other issues a grown-up viewer might object to.
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What comes across most clearly to the viewer is that every single day — practically every single hour — is a struggle for Brian Wilson.
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“It is wonderful to see the variety, diversity, and the opportunities for Black artists to tell their stories and present themselves in ways that are not ‘traditional.'”
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Film Commentary: Provincetown Film Festival — A Very Good Year
John Waters and I were in sync with our favorite in this year’s festival.
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