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The Siren Song of Cultural Diplomacy
Interview Emma Fiona Jones 5/4/25 Interview Emma Fiona Jones 5/4/25

The Siren Song of Cultural Diplomacy

Jasmina Cibic discusses transnational solidarity, ritual as artistic practice, and historical readymades.

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Beyond the Loop: “Strata” Simulates the Infinite
Interview Xuezhu Jenny Wang 4/3/25 Interview Xuezhu Jenny Wang 4/3/25

Beyond the Loop: “Strata” Simulates the Infinite

Adrian Yu and Omer Yosef unveil a dynamic public art installation in front of Mesa City Hall.

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Review: Chronicles of the Absurd
Review Ben Burton 3/30/25 Review Ben Burton 3/30/25

Review: Chronicles of the Absurd

A film about the Kafka-esque repression of Cuban bureaucracy showcases secretly recorded audio clips.

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A Conversation with Ami Lien and Enzo Camacho
Interview Mariado Martínez Pérez 2/5/25 Interview Mariado Martínez Pérez 2/5/25

A Conversation with Ami Lien and Enzo Camacho

Behind the scenes of Langit Lupa, four decades after the Escalante Massacre.

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24 FPS: Isabel Sandoval, Incandescent Auteur
Interview Waltpaper 2/5/25 Interview Waltpaper 2/5/25

24 FPS: Isabel Sandoval, Incandescent Auteur

Catching up with the celebrated filmmaker/actress on the cusp of her forthcoming feature film, Moonglow.

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60 years ago, the Changed Ending of “My Fair Lady” Failed Eliza Doolittle
Review Tiffany Babb 1/14/25 Review Tiffany Babb 1/14/25

60 years ago, the Changed Ending of “My Fair Lady” Failed Eliza Doolittle

The 1964 film sacrificed Eliza Doolittle’s agency in George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion and resorted to romance as an easy solution.

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In 2014’s “The Interview,” Amnesia is a Privilege
Opinion Lisa Kwon 12/22/24 Opinion Lisa Kwon 12/22/24

In 2014’s “The Interview,” Amnesia is a Privilege

Ten years have passed since the movie’s release, but its problematic repercussions still echo today, unforgotten by many.

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Paul Schrader Doesn’t Believe in the Future
Film Ben Burton 11/4/24 Film Ben Burton 11/4/24

Paul Schrader Doesn’t Believe in the Future

Oh, Canada’s tender cynicism.

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What’s Your Pleasure?
Film Ben Burton 10/17/24 Film Ben Burton 10/17/24

What’s Your Pleasure?

A restored Hellraiser still upsets.

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Migration in Dialogue – Po Yu Chen and Yue Jiang
Interview, 2024 Samuel Harwood 9/5/24 Interview, 2024 Samuel Harwood 9/5/24

Migration in Dialogue – Po Yu Chen and Yue Jiang

Two filmmakers went on a first date on 2016's election day, having no idea that the beginning of their relationship would coincide with a trying period for international couples.

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Lost in Time: Serbian Filmmaker Returns to Once-Forgotten Memories
Interview, Film Zara Roy 8/29/24 Interview, Film Zara Roy 8/29/24

Lost in Time: Serbian Filmmaker Returns to Once-Forgotten Memories

Forsaking the brutal, Emilija Gašič's 78 Days follows three sisters who filmed home videos during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia.

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Impressions of Loneliness in Asteroid City
Film Tiffany Babb 8/15/24 Film Tiffany Babb 8/15/24

Impressions of Loneliness in Asteroid City

Presenting a mosaic of loneliness, Asteroid City is the most deeply emotional of Anderson’s films.

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BlackStar Celebrates Filmmaking from the Global Majority
Film Celia Mattison 8/9/24 Film Celia Mattison 8/9/24

BlackStar Celebrates Filmmaking from the Global Majority

In Philadelphia, BlackStar celebrates its 13th edition, spotlighting Black and Brown filmmakers.

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The Conflict Between Endless Possibilities and Reality
Film Tiffany Babb 7/7/24 Film Tiffany Babb 7/7/24

The Conflict Between Endless Possibilities and Reality

There is always space for endless possibilities, but there is only enough space in a lifetime for one path of living.

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Tomás Gómez Bustillo Captures the Magical and the Real
Film Ben Burton 7/1/24 Film Ben Burton 7/1/24

Tomás Gómez Bustillo Captures the Magical and the Real

In the Argentinian farmlands, distant flashes of lightning are sometimes attributed to “wandering souls” in popular mythology. Saints hang on walls, flickering lights seem to speak, and even exaggerated sneezes seem preordained.

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