Ann Hui’s July Rhapsody is a melodrama about marital discord with a light touch, where both partners explore other relationships.
Ep. 140: Mapantsula: An interview with director Oliver Schmitz
On the podcast, Alex Heeney interviews South African director and co-writer Oliver Schmitz about the 4K restoration of his landmark 1988 film Mapantsula.
Five films to buy in the Kino Lorber 2024 Summer Sale
Five (and a bit) must-see/must-own films to buy in the Kino Lorber 2024 Summer Sales
Theatre Review: A Streetcar Named Desire at Soulpepper in Toronto
Alex Heeney reviews the Soulpepper Theatre’s remount of their 2019 production of A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Artistic Director Weyni Mengeshi. The production updates the performances to reflect modern mores to mixed results as the interpretation clashes with Tennessee Williams’ text in the second half.
Shoeshine and The Lavendar Hill Mob in 4K
Alex Heeney reviews the 4K restorations of the post-war black-and-white films Shoeshine (Vittorio de Sica) and The Lavendar Hill Mob (Charles Crichton).
HotDocs 2024: Animated documentaries are here to stay
Alex Heeney takes a look at some of the animated documentaries that screened at HotDocs 2024, including Pelikan Blue, The Day Iceland Stood Still, Grand Theft Hamlet, and Silent Trees.