When the first modern locomotives were patented and built in the late 18th century, the radical change it brought to…
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Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” (2014) is a dark, suspenseful film which casts awe and horror at the things one must do…
With the kinds of films that I enjoy, there’s no in-between for a movie like “Monos” for me: it will…
In this gallant and inventive directorial debut, Blitz Bazawule crafts a unique family drama infused with West African folklore. “The…
Many of us remember the harrowing story of Aron Ralston. If you don’t, here’s a refresher: On April 26, 2003,…
Mati Diop’s feature directorial debut stuns with its mesmerising visuals and striking social commentary. “Atlantics” (2019) is a romantic fantasy…
“Thirteen” (2003) is raw, real, and visceral. It’s a shameless approach to a coming-of-age story flipped on its head, taking…
Based on a 1980s Japanese short story, Lee Chang-dong’s “Burning” (2018) starts as a slow-spreading ember but blazes into a…
American car designer Caroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and British driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) are tasked with creating a revolutionary…
Robert Eggers is the Kendrick Lamar of film. There, I said it. No, I won’t take it back. Eggers’ stellar…