The Messiness of Belonging: On Martina Radwan’s ‘Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow’
“Powered by Radwan’s empathy and the subjects’ collective determination, ‘Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow’ is a must-see world cinema documentary.”
Review: Tyler MacIntyre’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’
“‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ is watchable but slight. And considering how popular Hallmark Christmas movies continue to be, maybe that’s all horror fans will really expect.”
Crime Scene #9: ‘Red Rooms’ and the Iciness of Social Isolation
“‘Red Rooms’ provides a perfect recipe for isolation and alienation, encouraged by a media world around us that seeks only to capture attention and never thoughts.”
An Interview with ‘A Match’ Filmmaker Jayant Digambar Somalkar
‘A Match’ Interview: Dipankar Sarkar discusses the 2023 film with director Jayant Digambar Somalkar.
Know the Cast: ‘Fingernails’
‘Fingernails’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Christos Nikou’s 2023 Apple TV+ movie.
Know the Cast: ‘Nyad’
‘Nyad’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s 2023 Netflix movie.
Review: Toby Amies’ ‘In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50’
“Amies’ revelatory rock doc succeeds by exploring the sacred and profane aspects of the subject’s musical mentality.”
Review: Paco Plaza’s ‘Sister Death’
“With ‘Sister Death,’ Plaza builds upon traditional elements of the possession movie by expanding his cinematic universe through cosmic horror.”
Philadelphia Film Festival Review: Xiaopeng Tian’s ‘Deep Sea’
“Xiaopeng Tian’s ‘Deep Sea’ features the most mesmerizing animation since ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.'”
Know the Cast: ‘Wingwomen’
‘Wingwomen’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Mélanie Laurent’s 2023 Netflix movie.
Philadelphia Film Festival Review: Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Kubi’
“A total riot, ‘Kubi’ is a consummate epic that pokes fun at components of the subject matter while communicating the cold tragedy.”
Know the Cast: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Emma Tammi’s 2023 movie.
Know the Cast: ‘Talk to Me’
‘Talk to Me’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s 2022 movie.
Know the Cast: ‘When Evil Lurks’
‘When Evil Lurks’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Demián Rugna’s 2023 Shudder movie.
Know the Cast: ‘Pain Hustlers’
‘Pain Hustlers’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in David Yates’ 2023 Netflix movie.
Review: Jaco Bouwer’s ‘Breathing In’
“‘Breathing In’ effectively deconstructs themes of eternity, loyalty and slow strategy — it’s a timely tale about the horrors of war.”
London Film Festival Review: Mahalia Belo’s ‘The End We Start From’
“‘The End We Start From’ falls short of being a meaningful observation on the perils of climate injustice, but the film succeeds as an embodiment of maternal commitment, largely due to Comer’s wonderfully present performance.”
Know the Cast: ‘Long Shot’
‘Long Shot’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Jonathan Levine’s 2019 movie.
London Film Festival Review: Angela Schanelec’s ‘Music’
“The rhythms in ‘Music’ —Â the shift from one image to the next — make sense in ways that defy obvious explanation, much like the film itself.”
Know the Cast: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Martin Scorsese’s 2023 Apple TV+ movie.