Tag: Independent Films
The Complications of Post-War Germany Come Alive in Fatherland
Set in 1949 Germany, Fatherland tracks the return of famed German writer Professor Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) to his country as he’s set to receive a Goethe Prize for his work in Frankfurt. While there, Professor Mann is…
Read More »The Immensely Funny Wicker is More Relatable Than Weird (Middleburg Film Festival)
When people first heard that a movie is on the way that features a woman married to a man made of wicker, many were struck by the weirdness of the concept. Was this a creature feature? A comedy…
Read More »Primetime is a Relevant Critique of Our Current Moment
To Catch a Predator fast became a television phenomenon in the early 2000s. The show sparked memes and much debate while shooting to the top of the Nielsen ratings, leaving an indelible mark on American culture. But, was…
Read More »Tony Tells The Story of How Legends Are Made
Anthony Bourdain has become a beloved figure internationally for how he melded food and human interest stories highlighting the working class and disadvantaged people who make restaurants and cultures go. His articulate explanation of their importance provided a…
Read More »The Invite Combines Humor and Drama For a Raw Look at Relationships
A new romantic dramedy from A24 is garnering plenty of buzz for the performances of its stars. The Invite finds Angela (Olivia Wilde) and Joe (Seth Rogen) scrambling to organize a last minute dinner party to formally meet…
Read More »Backrooms Cleverly Uses Mystery to Bring the Scares
Young filmmakers whose foray into the movies began with content creation on YouTube are currently having a moment. Following the success of numerous indie debuts for the video sharing platform, perhaps the most hyped movie from this wave…
Read More »I Love Boosters Evolves Boots Riley’s Filmmaking
Boots Riley burst onto the movie scene eight years ago with his film Sorry to Bother You, an indie hit that garnered a lot of buzz. After a brief stop on a television show, Riley returns to theaters…
Read More »No Other Choice Continues Park Chan-wook’s Directorial Mastery
Modern work culture and the future of labor are hot topics in our current moment. The rise of AI and skyrocketing inflation and cost of living in the midst of a recession has many wondering how much more…
Read More »The Audacity of Marty Supreme
Following the release of his brother Benny’s film The Smashing Machine earlier this year, the other half of the Safdie Brothers directing duo Josh Safdie is finally releasing his first solo directorial effort; one that has featured a…
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Fjord Goes Deep on the Topical Subject of Immigrant Assimilation
The issue of assimilation by immigrants has been a very hot topic in the world of politics this decade and a new film attempts to explore the nuances. In Fjord, Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu (Sebastián Stan and Renate…
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