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A still from Kelly Reichardt's Showing Up next to a headshot of Reichardt herself, smiling at the camera.

Orla Smith / May 6, 2022

Showing Up: What we know so far about Kelly Reichardt’s new film

All we know so far about Kelly Reichardt’s upcoming eighth feature, Showing Up, which stars Michelle Williams.

Alex Heeney / May 3, 2022

Palm Trees and Power Lines is a harrowing debut from Jamie Dack

Jamie Dack’s Palm Trees and Power Lines finds a film language to depict sexual assault and coercion in a way that keeps us emotionally involved with our heroine, without reveling in the horrors of the abuse

A still from My Two Voices, in which a pair of hands with red painted nails runs a small brush through a strand of hair. Next to the still is a purple box with white text that reads, 'Quick Thoughts'.

Per Morten Mjølkeråen / March 15, 2022

Quick thoughts: The abstract recollections of My Two Voices

Lina Rodriguez’s poetic documentary My Two Voices follows the stories of three Latin American women, in their own words. My Two Voices premiered in the Forum section of the 2022 Berlinale.

A still from Mija, in which a young woman, Doris, sings her heart out, bathed in deep blue light. Next to the still is a purple box featuring white text, which reads, 'Quick thoughts.'

Orla Smith / January 30, 2022

Quick thoughts on Mija: What does the American Dream mean to immigrant families?

In Mija, director Isabel Castro follows young Mexican-American music manager Doris Muñoz, as she rebuilds her career.

A still from The Mission, in which a young man in a blue sit holds up a picture of Jesus to show the people across from him. The text on the image reads, 'Quick thoughts'.

Orla Smith / January 26, 2022

Quick thoughts from Sundance: The Mission is an empathetic look at missionary work

Tania Anderson’s documentary The Mission follows a group of young American Mormons as they embark on two years of missionary work in Finland.

In a still from Girl Picture, one teenage girl leans on her friend as both look in the mirror. Next to this still is a purple block featuring white text that reads, 'Quick thougts,' above a cartoon drawing of a pen drawing a line on a page.

Orla Smith / January 24, 2022

Quick thoughts from Sundance: Girl Picture is a World Dramatic highlight

Alli Haapasalo’s Girl Picture is a delightful Finnish coming-of-ager which takes teenage girls, their sexuality, and their trauma seriously.

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