The After (2023)Director: Misan HarrimanScreenwriters: John Julius Schwabach, Misan HarrimanStarring: David Oyelowo, Jessica Plummer, Amelie Dokubo Grief and social awareness of violence are the central themes of The After, a 19-minute live-action short directed by Misan Harriman and nominated for an Academy Award. Harriman, known primarily for his photography and activism, makes his film debut … Read more

Red, White and Blue (2023)Director: Nazrin ChoudhuryScreenwriter: Nazrin ChoudhuryStarring: Brittany Snow, Juliet Donenfeld, Redding Munsell, Mo Collins, Jud Tyler The United States is a vast and complex country, boasting the world’s largest economy while simultaneously maintaining a healthcare system that too often ties access to wealth. In practice, access to medical care can hinge on … Read more

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)Director: Wes AndersonScreenwriter: Wes AndersonStarring: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Richard Ayoade, Ben Kingsley Wes Anderson’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” arrives on Netflix as a polished, theatrical short film. Clocking in at around 40 minutes, this piece blends Anderson’s unmistakable … Read more

Dune: Part Two (2024)Director: Denis VilleneuveScreenwriters: Denis Villeneuve, Jon SpaihtsStarring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem Overview In Dune: Part Two, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) are taken in by the … Read more

Moonlight (2016)Director: Barry JenkinsScreenwriter: Barry JenkinsStarring: Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris, André Holland We spend our lives searching for reflections of ourselves—brief, intimate moments in passing windows, a familiar expression, or the echo of a song. For many, cinema provides that mirror. A handful of films arrive with … Read more

The ABCs of Book Banning (2023)Director: Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic, Nazenet Habtezghi Children possess an unfiltered wisdom that often escapes adults: they approach complex topics with directness, empathy, and simple moral logic. They do not weigh political advantage or economic cost; they ask what is kind, what is fair, and what helps people understand one … Read more

Nai Nai & Wài Pó (2023)Director: Sean WangStarring: Yi Yan Fuei, Zhang Li Hua Nai Nai, 86, and Wài Pó, 96, are two Taiwanese immigrants living in the United States. They share a home, a bed, and the attentive care of their grandson, Sean Wang, who has turned their everyday lives into a tender, 17-minute … Read more

Love Lies Bleeding (2024)Director: Rose GlassScreenwriters: Rose Glass, Weronika TofilskaStarring: Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Dave Franco, Ed Harris After screenings at Sundance and the Berlin International Film Festival, Rose Glass’s sophomore feature Love Lies Bleeding opened the 2024 Glasgow Film Festival, a fitting choice for a festival celebrating bold and provocative cinema. Following the director’s … Read more

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Best Picture nominees for 2024 form an eclectic and powerful group: internationally acclaimed non-English-language films, intimate American dramas, and some of the most successful blockbusters in recent years. This selection highlights a range of cinematic voices and styles, celebrating both emerging talents and established auteurs. Notably, three … Read more

The Sound of Music (1965)Directors: Robert WiseScreenwriters: Ernest LehmanStarring: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmain Carr, Heather Menzies, Angela Cartwright, Kym Karath, Duane Chase, Eleanor Parker, Nicholas Hammond, Debbie Turner, Peggy Wood, Richard Haydn, Daniel Truhitte, Ben Wright, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Norma Varden, Dorothy Jeakins, Marni Nixon The Sound of Music is a cinematic landmark … Read more