The Criterion Shelf: Abbas Kiarostami’s Childhood Films
The "Childhood films" of Abbas Kiarostami highlight his work with non-professionals even when treading on more mature themes, always with the playful, exploratory spirit of youth.
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Lukas Dhont on Close and the Poetry of Youth
An interview with Lukas Dhont about his Oscar nominee Close, working with actors Eden Dambrine and Gustav De Waele, and finding hope in youth.
Knock At The Cabin Review: Knock, Knock, It’s The Apocalypse
Taking place in a remote rental cabin, loving family Andrew (Ben Aldridge) and Eric (Jonathan Groff) and their adopted daughter Wen (Kristen Cui) are on a relaxing retreat when Leonard (Dave Bautista) arrives out of the woods with a knock at the cabin door.
Sundance 2023 Review: You Hurt My Feelings
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies star in Nicole Holofcener's You Hurt My Feelings, a warm and witty film about what it means to grow up.
Spotlighting The Award-Winning Filmmakers from the 2022 Blackmagic Collective Film Festival
Learn more about the films and filmmakers that earned top prizes at last year’s Blackmagic Collective Film Festival.
Contra Zoom Pod 224: A24 Retrospective – A Most Violent Year
Rachel and Dakota are joined by Todd Pengelly to discuss A Most Violent Year!
Sundance 2023 Review: The Stroll
In The Stroll, Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker tell stories of courageous individuals in this look at Black trans sex workers in NYC's Meatpacking District.
Sundance 2023: Jamojaya Review
Justin Chon’s latest feature Jamojaya is a soulful drama about an up-and-coming rap star’s complicated relationship with his dad.
Sundance 2023: Passages Review
Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw, and Adele Exarchopoulos heat things up in Ira Sachs' intimate infidelity drama Passages.
Sundance 2023: Talk to Me Review
The Philippou brothers' horror thriller Talk to Me is destined to fuel your nightmares.
Metro Morning Movie Recommendations: January 27
Horrifying, visceral and wholly original, Infinity Pool is a must-see for horror and science fiction fans. Jason Gorber stopped by Metro Morning to talk about Brandon Cronenberg's latest.
Shelf Pick: Erin’s Guide to Kissing Girls
Get a sneak peek at Erin's Guide to Kissing Girls, a new coming-of-age tale that follows a group of girls navigating the hardships of middle school. See it at the Carlton in Toronto starting Feb. 3!
Sundance 2023: Theater Camp Review
Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman’s mockumentary Theater Camp is a bonkers love letter to theatre nerds of all ages.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 223: 2023 Oscar Nomination Reactions
Rachel and Dakota react to the Oscar nominations!
Sundance 2023: Eileen Review
Eileen's leading ladies Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway are in top form in director William Oldroyd's sensual thriller.
