Eva Husson’s Cannes/Toronto/London period drama MOTHERING SUNDAY with Odessa Young, Josh O’Connor, Sope Dirisu, Olivia Colman, Glenda Jackson, and Colin Firth is on STARZ.
Blackberry
Matt Johnson’s SXSW hit BLACKBERRY with Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton is on VOD.
To Leslie
TO LESLIE, which got Andrea Riseborough a well-deserved Oscar nomination, is now on Netflix. Marc Maron and Allison Janney are also fine in Michael Morris’ indie redemption drama.
The Inspection
Elegance Bratton’s moving and deeply personal narrative feature debut THE INSPECTION with Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, Bokeem Woodbine, and Raul Castillo is on Showtime.
Close
One of my favorites from the past year, Lukas Dhont’s devastating and terrific looking CLOSE is now on Showtime.
Satantango
New restoration of Bela Tarr’s SATANTANGO is on MUBI today.
Reality
REALITY was one of the most talked about films at this year’s Berlin Film Festival. Playwright Tina Satter’s adaptation of her own play Is This A Room stars Sydney Sweeney as whistleblower Reality Winner. It is on Max today.
Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair
Roman Hüben’s documentary DOUGLAS SIRK – HOPE AS IN DESPAIR is a must-see for fans of the director. Well-researched film gives insight into his tragic life story, films, and his influence on Fassbinder. It’s always great to hear from Todd Haynes and Hanna Schygulla. Today’s the last day to stream it at Seattle International Film […]
Bad Press
While showcasing the efforts to preserve freedom of the press in the Muscogee Nation, the suspenseful Sundance documentary BAD PRESS from Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler presents a microcosm of what has been happening all around the world. It’s timely and it’s on the Seattle International Film Festival virtual lineup this weekend.
The Last Exit
Matthias Hoene’s THE LAST EXIT (aka Little Bone Lodge) is a violent home invasion thriller with some body horror. Joely Richardson’s mother and other well-observed characters shift our sympathies throughout an impactful and entertaining hour and a half. Streaming at Seattle International Film Festival. https://www.siff.net/festival/the-last-exit