The 20 Best Non-English Language Movies of 2020
"Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films." - Bong Joon-ho accepting another award.
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A Color Theory Reading of Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’
When it comes to Todd Haynes, Ed Lachman, and color, “There are no accidents.”
The 20 Best Comedies of 2020
In a year when we really needed a laugh, these movies granted us that, albeit mostly amidst dark and bittersweet themes.
Scene of the Year: Rudy Giuliani Behind Closed Doors in ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’
'Twas the year of Giuliani humiliation and all through the land, not a creature wasn't laughing, not even Republicans.
The Films of David Fincher, Ranked
With the release of 'Mank,' it is now time to rank.
The Interior and Exterior Worlds of Color in ‘Uncut Gems’
"They say you can see the whole universe in opal..."
‘Undine’ Blends Mystery, Myth, and Romance to Devastating Effect
In a lean ninety minutes, German auteur Christian Petzold flips an ancient fairytale on its head.
‘Red, White and Blue’ is a Resounding Call to Action, Perseverance, and Love
“Sometimes I think the Earth needs to be scorched, replanted – so something good will come of it…something good.” -Leroy Logan
‘Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue’ is a Rare Misstep for Jia Zhangke
Too much time with talking heads makes for a static, unbalanced examination of Chinese society over the past 80 years.
Tsai Ming-liang’s ‘Days’ is a Still, Hypnotic Immersion in Loneliness and Human Connection
Tsai Ming-liang and Lee Kang-sheng create a tender, cavernous narrative that affirms the monotony and beauty of being and the exhaustion that stems from that dichotomy.
