Short Film Review: Marcellus Cox’s ‘Liquor Bank’
“‘Liquor Bank’ is a fine example of economical indie filmmaking.”
An Interview with ‘Bokshi’ Filmmaker Bhargav Saikia
‘Bokshi’ Interview: Dipankar Sarkar discusses the 2025 movie with director Bhargav Saikia.
Know the Cast: ‘Holland’
‘Holland’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Mimi Cave’s 2025 Amazon movie.
Review: Alex Braverman’s ‘Thank You Very Much’
“‘Thank You Very Much’ separates itself from previous Kaufman documentaries in the way the director directly confronts the correlation between an artist’s childhood trauma and creative outlook as an adult.”
Building the New Queer Canon #3: Olmo Schnabel’s ‘Pet Shop Days’
“The biggest problem with ‘Pet Shop Days’ is the extent to which it feels indebted to both an earlier wave of rebellious LGBTQ cinema and current trends in American independent filmmaking, never finding a distinct identity beyond homage.”
Review: Shal Ngo’s ‘Control Freak’
“‘Control Freak’ is a timely example of a modern horror film that doesn’t resonate with general audiences but appeals to worldwide film critics through its performances and overall quality.”
Know the Cast: ‘The Life List’
‘The Life List’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Adam Brooks’ 2025 Netflix movie.
Know the Cast: ‘Wicked’
‘Wicked’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Jon M. Chu’s 2024 movie.
An Interview with ‘Sabar Bonda’ Filmmaker Rohan Kanawade
‘Sabar Bonda’ Interview: Dipankar Sarkar discusses the 2025 movie with filmmaker Rohan Kanawade.
Building the New Queer Canon #2: Bruce LaBruce’s ‘The Visitor’
“In contemporary queer cinema, there isn’t a work like ‘The Visitor’ that’s even dared to tackle the wider-ranging relationships between disadvantaged communities on the receiving end of society’s scorn.”
Know the Cast: ‘The Electric State’
‘The Electric State’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Anthony Russo and Joe Russo’s 2025 Netflix movie.
Review: Atom Egoyan’s ‘Seven Veils’
“‘Seven Veils’ wears its heart on its sleeve like a John Cassavetes drama, and teases the audience like an M. Night Shyamalan thriller.”
Know the Voice Cast: ‘Plankton: The Movie’
‘Plankton: The Movie’ Cast: A Vague Visages for every voice actor and character in Dave Needham’s 2025 Netflix movie.
Know the Cast: ‘Den of Thieves: Pantera’
‘Den of Thieves: Pantera’ Cast: A Vague Visage guide for every actor and character in Christian Gudegast’s 2025 movie.
Know the Cast: ‘Counterattack’
‘Counterattack’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Chava Cartas’ 2025 Netflix movie.
Glasgow Film Festival Review: Uberto Pasolini’s ‘The Return’
“Using striking, elemental images, ‘The Return’ taps into the ancient power of Homer’s epic story.”
Glasgow Film Festival Review: Yugo Sakamoto’s ‘Baby Assassins: Nice Days’
“The secret weapon of ‘Baby Assassins: Nice Days,’ as with the other franchise films, is Mahiro and Chisato’s chemistry.”
Know the Cast: ‘Running Point’
‘Running Point’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen’s Netflix series.
Review: Carter Ward’s ‘Step Back, Doors Closing’
“‘Step Back, Doors Closing’ is essential viewing for Gen Z movie lovers, Washington D.C. natives and anyone who remains entranced by Linklater’s ‘Before Sunrise.'”
Know the Cast: ‘Nickel Boys’
‘Nickel Boys’ Cast: A Vague Visage guide for every actor and character in RaMell Ross’ 2024 movie.