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Scorsese Captures the Rolling Stones’ Energy in “Shine a Light”

Shine a Light
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Martin Scorsese shone a light on The Rolling Stones for this rollicking concert film, two cultural titans at the top of their game.

Posted on October 30, 2019October 29, 2019 Filmmaker of the MonthMovies

Scorsese, The Band, and “The Last Waltz”

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Martin Scorsese’s hip, vibrant concert film The Last Waltz captures the ephemerality of The Band and its influence on the rock ‘n roll stage.

Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Filmmaker of the MonthMovies

CIFF 10/24: “Seahorse”, “First Rainbow Coalition”, “Vast of Night” & More

CIFF Seahorse Rione Sanita August Rainbow Coalition Vast of Night
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Seahorse, The First Rainbow Coalition, and debut feature The Vast of Night highlight our last day of CIFF capsule reviews.

Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 CIFF 2019FestivalsMovies

CIFF Dispatch: “Jojo Rabbit”, “A Girl Missing”, “The Torch” and More

CIFF Jojo Rabbit Girl Missing Jesus Takes You Highway The Torch
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(This dispatch is part of our coverage of the 2019 Chicago International Film Festival.) Welp, CIFF keeps chugging […]

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 CIFF 2019Festivals

CIFF 10/22: “Painted Bird”, “Just 6.5”, “By the Grace of God”, “Hypnotist”

CIFF Painted Bird By the Grace of God Just 6.5 Hypnotist
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The Painted Bird, Just 6.5, Francois Ozon’s By the Grace of God, and the documentary The Hypnotist dominate today’s CIFF coverage.

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 CIFF 2019FestivalsMovies

CIFF 10/21: “My Father and Me”, “Human Factor”, “Litigante”, “Instinct”

CIFF My Father and Me The Human Factor Litigante Instinct
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Today’s CIFF Dispatch looks at documentaries My Father and Me and The Human Factor, character drama Litigante and rape thriller Instinct.

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 CIFF 2019FestivalsMovies

CIFF 10/20 Dispatch: “The Sleepwalkers”, “Present.Perfect.”, and More

CIFF Sleepwalkers Present.Perfect. Cordillera of Dreams The Wild Goose Lake
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Sunday’s CIFF dispatch includes takes on Argentine drama The Sleepwalkers, live-stream doc Present.Perfect., Chilean doc Cordillera of Dreams, and more.

Posted on October 21, 2019October 24, 2019 CIFF 2019FestivalsMovies

CIFF 10/19 Dispatch: “Forman vs. Forman”, “Gloria Mundi”, “I Lost My Body”, “Let There Be Light”, “Extracurricular”

CIFF Forman vs Forman Gloria Mundi I Lost My Body Let There Be Light Extracurricular
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Today’s CIFF dispatch sees reviews of Forman vs. Forman, Gloria Mundi, I Lost My Body, Let There Be Light, and Extracurricular.

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 CIFF 2019FestivalsMovies

CIFF 10/18 Dispatch: “The Apollo,” “Adoration”, “Our Mothers”, “Hala”

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Friday’s CIFF Dispatch talks up Harlem doc The Apollo, dark fairy tale Adoration, Guatemalan drama Our Mothers, and Minhal Baig’s coming-of-age story Hala.

Posted on October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 CIFF 2019Festivals

Review: “Linda Ronstadt: the Sound of My Voice” Hits a Bittersweet Note

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The pop-rock legend is given long overdue recognition in an uneven but fascinating documentary.

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Movies

David A. Weiner on ’80s Horror and “In Search of Darkness”

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The director of the extensive ’80s horror doc “In Search of Darkness” sits down to talk about nostalgia, gore, and the appeal of scary movies.

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 InterviewsMore of a Comment ReallyPodcasts

NYFF 57: “Varda by Agnes” Takes You to Film School

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The late filmmaker’s final project was hosting a warm & fascinating look at her extraordinary seven decade career.

Posted on October 9, 2019September 26, 2019 FestivalsNYFF 57

In Search of Darkness Review: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary is Here

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Just in time for Halloween, this monster-sized look at the most important decade in horror is thorough, affectionate, & endlessly entertaining.

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Movies

Review: “Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins” Finds Truth in Journalism

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Janice Engel’s sprightly doc is more appreciation for the acclaimed journalist than activism, and that’s a good thing.

Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 Movies

5 Films (And 1 Short Program) We’re Gagging to See at Reeling 2019

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Gay swim teams, trans immigrants, and a conflicted horror movie star highlight this year’s slate at Reeling, Chicago’s premier LGBTQ+ film festival.

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 FestivalsReeling 2019

Review: “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles” Gets Lost in Tradition

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Max Lewkowicz directs a heartfelt but thin documentary about the creation of a timeless Broadway classic.

Posted on September 7, 2019September 7, 2019 Movies

Love, Antosha Review: Portrait of an Actor Gone Too Soon

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Garret Price processes the untimely death of Anton Yelchin through an intimate look at the actor’s mind, process, and struggles.

Posted on August 30, 2019August 29, 2019 Movies

Jawline Review: An Intimate Look at the Industry of Influence

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Documentary filmmaker Liza Mandelup grippingly follows the burgeoning fame of aspiring social media star Austyn Tester.

Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 Movies

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