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
Justine Triet’s Sibyl and In Bed with Victoria
While we’re waiting for NEON to release Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy of a Fall in theaters later this year, you can watch her previous two films SIBYL and IN BED WITH VICTORIA for free on Tubi.
The Beasts
Based on a bone-chilling true story, THE BEASTS was the Best Film winner at this year’s Goya Awards. Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s uncomfortable thriller is indeed a better film than many of the more celebrated ones from the past year. Impeccable directing, acting, and photography. Stream it this weekend only at Seattle International Film Festival. https://www.goelevent.com/SIFF/e/TheBeasts