“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
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The similarities between this British drama and "Brokeback Mountain" only go as far as the basic premise. This patient drama is more nuanced and less melodramatic than Ang Lee's classic.
Emotionally gripping and at times hard to watch, this is a complete deconstruction of macho self-reliance and an arresting look at coping with trauma.
The winding, wandering plot of this nearly two-and-a half-hour esoteric Swedish drama will challenge the patience of its audience.
Long before the most recognizable superstar singers, there was an international French diva who recorded songs in 10 languages and was the first artist to earn platinum and diamond honors. This biopic tells the much more interesting story of the singer's stormy personal life off-stage.
Sensitive and eloquent, this indie drama is the visually-stunning, cinematic hybrid of "Lost in Translation" and "Before Sunrise."
Heart wrenching, humorous and quietly powerful, the masterful drama effectively puts a human face on those who fall through the cracks of government red tape.
Don't be fooled by the cute "troubled couple turn their marital blowouts into songs" premise - this indie flick has more dramatic depth than it lets on.
A funny, bittersweet and charming performance earns the veteran actor a spot on the shortlist for best performances of the year.
Cinema is better because bold films like experimental work exist.
Documentary filmmaker explains why the story of two space probes remains vitally important today.
Short reviews for several feature-length documentaries screening at AFI DOCS 2017.
Only a movie so avant-garde, so self-important and so willfully nonsensical could be pompous enough to call itself "Endless Poetry."
A great cast, intriguing premise and nice dialogue are squandered in this disappointing film.
What seems like pretty standard film festival indie fare develops into a compelling coming-of-age drama.
Poignant, and richly textured, this coming-of-age drama feels like stepping into a time machine and landing in the mid '70s.
Director Bob Byington's latest offbeat venture is the dystopian comedy where big pharma accidentally creates babies that don't age.
This acerbic adaptation is a wickedly funny comedy-mystery anchored by a great lead performance surpassed only by its sharp script.
Interview with one of the filmmakers whose work is featured in the '#FilmInWA' shorts collection at SIFF 2017.
Lead actress Elina Vaska's incredible performance is reminiscent of Jennifer Lawrence in "Winter's Bone."
Not surprisingly, this romantic/comedy/drama about damaged people dealing with fallout from the Holocaust doesn't quite work.
