By Jenny Paola Ortega Castillo. At the heart of changing relationships may be changing environments. I wanted to portray the moment when people’s desires begin to diverge. I hoped audiences would not overlook the real struggles faced by young people on the threshold of independence.”–Jeong Jae-eun There are films that […]
Outsider Selections: Cannes 2026
By Ali Moosavi. From erotic poetry to deadpan animation…. Several movies screened at this year’s Cannes Film Festival have not been well covered, with more attention on the main competition. Here are ten shown in some of the other sections of the festival. Special Screenings There have been many movies, […]
Kevin Smith’s “Reel Life”: The 4:30 Movie
By Jonathan Monovich. The 4:30 Movie pridefully asserts its fandom.” In The 4:30 Movie, Brian’s (Austin Zajur) life – like that of his friends Burny (Nicholas Cirillo) and Belly (Reed Northrup) – revolves around his time spent at his local theater, Atlantic Cinemas, where he dreams of becoming a filmmaker. […]