Film
‘The Monkey’ Review: Making Horror Camp Again
Osgood Perkins makes weird films and “The Monkey” wields the director’s eccentricities to its benefit.
‘Ben-Hur’ 65 Years Later and the Lasting Popularity of Epics
“Ben-Hur” (1959), which celebrated its 65th anniversary this past November, stands as a quintessential example of everything an epic is and should be.
From Sundance: 'Zodiac Killer Project' is a Witty Meta-Documentary That is Overly Self-Indulgent
"Zodiac Killer Project" suffers from a painfully formulaic structure and hypocritical philosophy.
From Sundance: ‘Jimpa’ is A Tender Ode to Complicated Love
“Jimpa” is energized by unconditional kindness and love, no matter the label, the situation, and how a person creates their space in this world.
Artist Profile: Sky Hopinka on Telling Indigenous Stories in the 21st Century
By focusing on his personal experiences, Hopinka creates space for the multiple voices of Tribal Nations.
From Sundance: ‘Rebuilding’ is an Exquisite Portrait of Community
Salcedo visualizes the narrative with alternating shots of its monstrosity in barren woodlands and divinity through its enrapturing pink sunsets.
From Sundance: Jennifer Lopez Dazzles in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman'
“Kiss of the Spider Woman” is very much its own thing — a template that more films should follow.
From Sundance: ‘André is an Idiot’ is Brilliant
Thus, “André is an Idiot” is at once a PSA and biography; the documentary, like its subject, is irreverent, tragic, and gripping.
From Sundance: ‘The Thing With Feathers’ Falls Prey to Its Overarching Metaphor
Story should always take precedence over metaphor, which is why films like “The Thing With Feathers” are almost always doomed to fail.
‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Review: Iconic Duo, Less Iconic Product
With two of the biggest names in entertainment, the movie poster sets a high standard which the film ultimately fails to live up to.
From Sundance: ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Will Leave You Frenzied
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” is no doubt a taxing watch, but the experience is worth it, if only to shed a light on the absurdity of life itself.
From Sundance: ‘Opus’ Retreads Trodden Tropes, Satirizes Itself
All of this is to say that “Opus” is disappointing.
From Sundance: ‘Atropia’ is a Hilarious Masterwork of Political Satire
It is hard to believe that the world of facsimiles that Hailey Gates builds is not a product of pure fiction.
From Sundance: ‘Rabbit Trap’ is a Cacophony of Magic, Horror, and Family
When the external world isn’t enough, “Rabbit Trap” cleverly explores the internal world of its characters.
From Sundance: ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Will Make You Squirm
“The Ugly Stepsister” works best when it’s not just merely tweaking but thoroughly elaborating on its source material.
From Sundance: ‘Train Dreams’ Explores Melancholia and Memories in a Decades-Long Period Piece
The audience is always one layer removed from the action of “Train Dreams,” making it hard to latch onto any one moment.
From Sundance: ‘Bubble & Squeak’ has Cabbages and Quirkiness Galore
The title becomes a characterization of the screwball yet highly endearing couple in the centre of all the cabbages.
‘Companion’ Preview: Rewiring the AI Horror
Hancock’s film takes a decidedly fresh turn, exploring what happens in a story about “AI gone right.”
‘Queer’ Review: Love is a Weird Kind of Magic
Just months after “Challengers,” Italian director Luca Guadagnino has returned with “Queer” — it's guaranteed to provoke and confuse.
‘A Complete Unknown’ Review: Can A Bob Dylan Biopic Work?
James Mangold has proven himself to be a smart director who understands the age-old adage of “less is more."
‘Glory and Gore’ Review: A Student Film Where ‘Saltburn’ Meets ‘The Secret History’
“Glory and Gore” can be aptly described as a cross between Donna Tartt’s novel “The Secret History” and the 2023 hit film “Saltburn.”
Artist Profile: Truong Minh Quý on Weaving Identity into Independent Film Productions
For now, the audience will just have to wait patiently as Truong crafts his next head-turning masterpiece that is sure to wow the world yet again.
Artist Profile: For Reginald A. Hudlin ’83, How a Can Do Attitude Can Become a Career
Hudlin’s knack for storytelling began when his older brother, tired of hearing his ideas without seeing them materialize, gave him a blank book.
Top 10 Films of 2024
The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its film favorites of 2024, from “Dune: Part Two” to “We Live in Time.”
Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter Discuss ‘Y2K’: A ‘Nostalgic’ Albeit Stilted Comedic Gore-Fest
“Y2K” excels when it pushes sentimentality aside and embraces the dark humor of its premise.