The Loud Sound of Silence: “Deej” takes viewers deep into a busy, unheard life.
The first thing we see is a visual depiction of sensory overload. Extreme close ups of painted imagery flit across… Read More
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So Awkward: “Eighth Grade” captures the anxiety, discomfort of middle school, like, really well.
Everyone has been through middle school. No one particularly looks upon it fondly. In fact, most people reflect back on… Read More
Book Plot: The heist movie visits the library in “American Animals.”
We already know it’ll end badly. Maybe we’ve heard the story before, or we’ve seen the trailer. Hell, even the… Read More
Vidjam: A world where filmmakers have 48 hours to make a decent movie.
In 2015, local filmmaker Sam Miller and a few friends had a very creative idea. Block out a long weekend,… Read More
Listen to Her Heart: A feel-good indie film in “Hearts Beat Loud.”
Director Brett Haley is no stranger to the indie film scene, with past films such as “I’ll See You In… Read More
A Quiet Desperation: Characters long for connection in “Ha’har.”
Tzvia (Shani Klein) is a soft-spoken, pleasant woman who lives with her husband and four children next to a cemetery… Read More
Heartbreak, in 3 Acts: “Foxtrot” takes viewers on an emotional journey.
No one wants to see a soldier at the door, waiting to break bad news. This is exactly the scenario… Read More
Square Truths: Wealth, class and the art of the persona.
“The Square is a sanctuary of trust and caring. Within it we all share equal rights and obligations.” So says… Read More
On Thin Ice: “I Tonya” unveils tough lives in a beautiful sport.
Every artist—every painter, every filmmaker, every author or playwright, every actor, every sculptor or designer—will tell you the same thing:… Read More
Old Story, New Relevance: “Gaslight” part of Midtown Cinema’s Oscar month.
You’ve probably heard of the term “gaslighting”—the act of manipulation by psychological means to cause someone to question their own… Read More