The Mastermind, celebrating its New York premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival, had all the makings of excellence purely upon its announcement. A 70s-set heist film starring Josh O’Connor? The autumnal Northeast American landscape serves as its backdrop? That’s what the movies are all about. Should the film solely have delivered the promise […]
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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 […]
NYFF58 – LOVERS ROCK Conveys Communal Experience In A Time Where It’s Missing
Lovers Rock never really takes a moment to let you find your footing as a viewer. Instead, filmmaker Steve McQueen simply begins by showing the inhabitants of a home prepping for something. Furniture is being cleared, food is being cooked, songs are being sung. There’s an inherently playful relationship between all the parties involved, and […]