Alex Heeney picks 15 must-see films at TIFF 2024 (sight unseen).
Essays
The 15 best films of 2024 so far
Alex Heeney reflects back on the best films of 2024 so far.
The Everyday Philosophy of Migrants in Raúl Paz-Pastrana’s Border South
Raúl Paz-Pastrana’s 2019 documentary film Border South takes a De Certeauian view of migrants as ingeniously capable, tenacious, and agentive subjects whose minute, everyday actions allow them to confront the powers that be and take advantage of situations.
Ann Hui’s July Rhapsody in 4K
Ann Hui’s July Rhapsody is a melodrama about marital discord with a light touch, where both partners explore other relationships.
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
The Devil’s Bath is a breathtaking masterwork that will ruin your night and possibly your life
Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s harrowing new drama makes their previous chillers, Goodnight Mommy and The Lodge, look like episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.