When Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away from cancer in March 2023 at age 71, the world lost one of its greatest musicians. Now, his legacy is captured in a stunning new documentary directed by his son, Neo Sora. The iconic, Oscar-winning […]

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About a week after announcing their Main Slate lineup, the New York Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for its Spotlight section. Taking place from September 29 through October 15, the highlights of this lineup include the U.S. premiere Hayao […]

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The man is so effortlessly charming and unassuming that it is hard not to be immediately seduced by his graceful reserve.

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I recently spoke by Zoom with French director Alice Winocour about her latest film, Proxima (which I also reviewed). Winocour (Disorder), who also co-wrote the script (and who has co-written other films, such as Mustang, with other directors), delivers a […]

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