The news of Na Hong-jin’s first film in 10 years was more than enough to give cinephiles a bit of hope to cling onto. How apt is it that the film is also titled Hope? Hong-jin’s latest once again finds the writer-director exploring profound ideas about humanity through a litany of methods, all of which […]
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HOKUM Is A Terrifying & Exciting Horror Experience
Damian McCarthy’s Oddity released in 2024, and its immediate shock to the senses for horror fans was such a treat. The Irish horror film firmly committed to its own sensibilities and rhythms to treat its audiences to something truly chilling. The scares were effective and well-earned, opting to lean on invoking a sense of foreboding […]
EXIT 8 Is A Liminal Labyrinth For Exploring Our Own Isolation
It’s no surprise that Exit 8, a film adapting the video game of the same name, is resonating with contemporary audiences. After all, it relies on a framework explicitly centered around the shared experience of our current isolationist age. Despite being more connected than ever through social media and the marvels of modern technology, there’s […]
ROBOT DREAMS Is An Ode To Memory and Companionship
Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams is finally going to be available to the public after a well-deserved Oscar nomination at the 96th Academy Awards. And even with all its awards acclaim and beloved festival reception behind it, it feels as if this film is still going to sneak up on unsuspecting audience members. But it feels […]
NYFF 61 | ANATOMY OF A FALL Presents A Compelling View of Perception and Choices
At 150 minutes long, Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall takes place largely within the confines of a courtroom. However, the first few minutes of the film provide a brief yet impactful glimpse into the lives of Sandra (Sandra Hüller) and her husband, Samuel (Samuel Theis), at home. Living an isolated life in a French […]
HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE: A Cinematic Plea for Help
How To Blow Up A Pipeline, most importantly, finely rides the line between a call to action and a desperate plea for help. Daniel Goldhaber’s 2022 film follows a group of environmental activists on a singular mission, and the title makes it pretty obvious as to what that mission is. It plays out like a […]