Brattle Theatre
There’s always a fair bit of horror in the mix, as well as thrillers and dramas. Each entry has a chilly darkness at its core — these are stories that often abound with themes of cruelty, grief, terror, and dread.
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In order to appreciate this smorgasbord of schlock by independent filmmakers from around New England, it’s best to understand the program in context
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A lot seems to be going on beneath the surface, but the surface itself is so beguiling, with the scenery, sea, and sunsets rapturously shot on digital cameras by cinematographer Artur Tort, and with the alternately lulling and agitating soundtrack, that the urgency tends to lapse.
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A welcome homecoming for a new 4K digital restoration of a landmark independent film that’s attained cult status.
Read MoreLOCAL THEATERS While films are available on multiple platforms (see below) listed here are the latest offerings to purchase from local theaters, sales that will help support local struggling institutions. COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER Coolidge Corner, Brookline WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES One sunny day, four young strangers—Hikari, Ikuko, Ishi, and Takemura—meet by chance at a crematorium.…
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Deerskin is a mordantly funny commentary on the fragility of identity, livelihood, and masculinity.
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This clever Japanese zombie film is a spirited attempt to blow up and reinvigorate the genre.
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Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria is a landscape of the shadowy feminine, steeped in ancient magic, willful evil, and the cyclical round-de-lay of death and rebirth.
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The Lady from Shanghai is a black comedy of manners, a “film noir” near-masterpiece.
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In 1957’s Pal Joey, Rita Hayworth makes an indelible impression as a screen siren, as sexy as in her ’40s heyday.
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Arts Commentary: From the Editor’s Desk — By Popular Demand, 2025