Recap: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ‘Kimmy Goes Outside!’
“Kemper’s a joy to watch, and ‘Kimmy Goes Outside!’ establishes the framework for a potentially iconic character.”
Fargo Film Festival: Aaron and Austin Keeling’s ‘The House on Pine Street’
“Much like Polanski, the Keelings don’t rely on cheap gags to convey horror, as The House on Pine Street succeeds through outstanding cinematography and the refined acting of Emily Goss.”
Fargo Film Festival: Jesse Moss’ ‘The Overnighters’
The Overnighters isn’t a film specifically about about the trials and tribulations of Pastor Jay Reinke; it’s about Americans trying to get by in the unlikeliest of places.
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Concealed Fury: Hélier Cisterne’s ‘Vandal’
“Cisterne poses important questions about adolescent identity and touches on the blossoming of artistic expression, but the concealed fury of each character ultimately remains an enigma (along with their understanding of the real world).”
Truffaut with a Shade of Demy: Axelle Ropert’s ‘Tirez la langue, mademoiselle’
“It’s François Truffaut with a shade of Jacques Demy; Jules et Jim holding The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.”
Whoa, That Final Shot: Mélanie Laurent’s ‘Respire’
“With all due respect to acclaimed modern horror films like The Conjuring and The Babadook, it’s been awhile since a film legitimately freaked my out; one single shot to completely frazzle me like that demon-baby crawling out of a television in The Ring.”
A Reluctant Hunter: Jean-Bernard Marlin’s ‘La fugue’
“Director Marlin offers a brief game of cat-and-mouse in La fugue, but the real story is not whether Lakdar will find Sabrina, but whether he will find the inner peace to match his controlled exterior.”
Recap: The Americans ‘Baggage’
“With such a focus on powerful women, I’m still not sure how The Americans will handle the case of Stan Beamon. Mentally weak or the smartest guy in the room?”