Despite its obvious Oscar-bait trappings, Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea is plagued by outdated ideas about masculinity and weak supporting characters.
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Review: Little Sister invites us into the family
Zach Clark’s Little Sister offers a new twist on the Quirky Family Dramedy in which the quirks aren’t mere personality tics, but signs of genuine trauma.
Taking stock: a closer look at Gabe Klinger’s Porto
Gabe Klinger’s Porto is a prime example of a seemingly romantic film that is insidiously misogynistic which uses multiple film stocks as an aesthetic gimmick. The film premiered at the London Film Festival.
7 must-see films at the 2016 AFI Fest
Avoid the crowds at La La Land and catch up with some of the best of contemporary world cinema at AFI Fest. Here’s a look at seven must-see films at the 2016 AFI Fest with links to our reviews and/or interviews with the directors from previous festivals. 2016 AFI Fest Galas 1. Elle https://seventh-row.com/2016/09/03/verhoeven-huppert-elle/ World Cinema […]
Age in Place: Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Aquarius
Jesse Thompson explores sound, place, and gentrification in Aquarius and its parallels to the realities of real estate in Sydney, Australia.
‘Girls can do anything boys can do’: making The Eagle Huntress
Director Otto Bell, Aisholpan, the eponymous Eagle Huntress, and her father discuss the making of The Eagle Huntress and what makes Aisholpan so impressive.