Some documentaries hinge on the wild nature of their story. Can you believe that happened? Can you believe those people…
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In the midst of reviewing a horror film, I was given a reassignment of the documentary “High and Low –…
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Clad in gowns and tuxes on the morning of Oscar Sunday, journalists from around the world board shuttles that transport…
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For a few minutes, “Arcadian” basically becomes “Aliens” on an Irish farm with Nicolas Cage in the Ripley role. That…
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It was finally time. The 96th Academy Awards ceremony was ready for its big moment: Best Picture. But when presenter…
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Documentaries have always held a prominent position at the SXSW Film Festival, and the best of the non-fiction form here…
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When judging whether a particular year’s Oscars are “good” or “bad,” you should break down your response into separate criteria.…
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The first full day of features at the Paramount (after Opening night premieres of “Road House” and Netflix’s “3 Body…
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True/False is a rare gem. As a critic based in Chicago—whether it’s Cannes, Karlovy Vary, Sundance, SXSW, NYFF, or TIFF—I’m…
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Usually, I make it a rule to not rewatch films at festivals; When my time on the ground is so…
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