New series THE IDOL from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, and Reza Fahim starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd premiered in Cannes and is on Max now. Despite a cast that includes Troye Sivan, Suzanna Son, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott, Eli Roth, and Hank Azaria the show is not getting many favorable […]
Problemista
Director Julio Torres at the NewFest Pride screening of PROBLEMISTA, in which he stars with Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Greta Lee. He and Swinton make a hilarious duo. It’s an appropriately quirky critique of the U.S. immigration system and it’s so much fun! Greta Lee from Past Times is in this one as well. A24 […]
Mothering Sunday
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 […]