Harriet Review: How Did They Mess This Up? A paint-by-numbers biopic
The name of Harriet Tubman exists in history books. We see her mentioned in museums, parks, historical sites, and paintings.
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Author: Michael Frank
Interview: Riley Stearns, the Music-Loving Director of The Art of Self-Defense Stearns chats with ease about his passion for music, the speedy shoot for his 2019 drama, and the state of indie filmmaking.
Riley Stearns’ The Art of Self-Defense shook me. The trailers were unassuming, and at first, didn’t particularly interest me. It
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And Then We Danced (NewFest 2019) Review: A Gorgeous Tale of Tradition, Dance, and Family
The International Centerpiece at NewFest 2019 took me a few days to digest. Written and directed by Levan Akin, And
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Top 3 (NewFest 2019) Review: A Swedish Story Worth Your Time
You don’t see many films coming in at 45 minutes in length. You see lots of 10-20 minute short films,
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Tu Me Manques (NewFest 2019) Review: Powerful in Concept, Yet Uneven in Execution
Writer-director Rodrigo Bellott’s new film Tu Me Manques is an exploration of Latin American ideas about homosexuality. Bellott pens a
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To the Stars (NewFest 2019) Review: A Beautiful Look Inside the Pains of High School in the 1960s
The last decade has provided us with some incredible black-and-white films, and you can be sure to add director Martha
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Drag Kids (NewFest 2019) Review: A Documentary Strutting With Tiny Joy Going Gaga
Laddy Gaga, Queen Lactacia, Suzan Bee Anthony, and Bracken Hanke. Those are the four stage names for the kids at
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Cubby (NewFest 2019) Review: Interesting Visuals But An Ultimately Unlikeable Character Study Hell for Leather
Some movies have lots to say, but struggle to put these ideas into craftily constructed stories and narratives. Cubby, a
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One Taxi Ride (NewFest 2019) Review: A Story That Desperately Needs To Be Told
My first film at NewFest, New York City’s LGBTQ premiere film festival for the last 31 years, was one that
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Rattlesnake Review: A Lack of Stakes and A Lack of Development in the Desert Once Bitten
A ticking clock is a common ploy that directors use within the thriller and horror genres. When used effectively, the
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