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Notes from the 2020 Virginia Film Festival: Gather and Boys State
Like many festivals in 2020, the Virginia Film Festival, based in Charlottesville, adopted a blend…
PFF 2020: ‘Sound of Metal’ Provides a Moving Insight into the Deaf Community
Sound of Metal (2020) is probably not the film you think it is. At least,…
Mogul Mowgli: A Raw and Emotional Window Into Cultural Identity and Artistry
Few artists have the ability to control an adoring crowd from an eruption of screams…
Rebecca: Last Night I Dreamt They Didn’t Remake Rebecca Again
One of the most iconic lines in literature is the opening of Rebecca, as Mrs de Winter…
PFF 2020: ‘Jumbo’ Explores a Whirlwind Romance as You’ve Never Seen it Before
Jumbo (2020) is the story of a young woman who falls in love with a…
Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful Explores the Legacy of an Infamous Photography Rebel
During his life, Helmut Newton was as revered as he was reviled for his provocative,…
Lucky Grandma: A New Standard For The Modern Heist Film
The bustling streets of New York are home to millions who embrace the close-knit neighborhoods…
NIGHTSTREAM 2020: ‘Bleed With Me’ is a Shining Example of Paranoia
CW: Self-harm, blood The protagonist of Amelia Moses’ Bleed With Me (2020), Rowan, is invited…
LFF 2020: ‘On the Rocks’ is a Dreamy New York Treasure
After doubts of a potential disloyalty with respect to her husband, Dean (Marlon Wayans), his…
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