Historical Review: Bel Powley Carries ‘The Diary of a Teenage Girl’ on Her Shoulders
[Published at Awards Circuit] The autobiographical graphic novel, “The Diary of a Teenage Girl,” written by Phoebe Gloeckner, was adapted by Marielle...
Film Review: In ‘Table 19,’ Russell, Kendrick and an Adept Ensemble Add to the Duplass Brothers’ Nonpareil Filmographies
[Published at Awards Circuit] “Table 19“ is further proof that the Duplass brothers can do no wrong. Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass have...
Film Review: Occasionally Lazy Storytelling in ‘Frank & Lola’ Is Overcome by Shannon and Poots’s Chemistry
Michael Shannon is one of the best actors working today. He is not somebody that chooses his roles recklessly just...
Film Review: ‘Dreamland’ Is a Calling Card for Budding Filmmaker Robert Schwartzman
[Published at Awards Circuit] Any film lover is lying if they say they are not equal parts astounded by, jealous of,...
EXCLUSIVE: An Interview With the Cast of Amazon’s ‘Patriot’ – Start Binging Today!
[Published at Awards Circuit] 2017 Berlin International Film Festival: As part of a relatively new segment of The Berlinale, Amazon’s...
Berlinale Review: ‘Logan’ Redefines a Tired Genre by Diminishing Excesses and Finding Its Humanity
[Published at Awards Circuit] 2017 Berlin International Film Festival: A visceral, violent, sensitive and heartbreaking film, “Logan” overwhelmingly exceeds the hype....
EXCLUSIVE: Stanley Tucci and Armie Hammer Discuss Art, Food, Stardom, Politics and ‘Final Portrait’
[Published at Awards Circuit] 2017 Berlin International Film Festival: After the premiere of “Final Portrait,” which was extremely well-received at audience and...
Berlin Critics’ Week Review: ‘California Dreams’ Is an Ambitious Blend of Documentary and Fiction
[Published at Awards Circuit] 2017 Berlin Critics’ Week: From director Mike Ott (“Actor Martinez,” “Lake Los Angeles”), “California Dreams,” a docu-comedy, is one...
Berlinale Review: ‘Weirdos’ Is a Beautiful Coming-of-Age Ode to the 1970s and American Counter-Culture
[Published at Awards Circuit] 2017 Berlin International Film Festival: “We are all weirdos. That’s what makes us beautiful.” This quote...
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With ‘Vaya’ Director Akin Omotoso
[Published at Awards Circuit] 2017 Berlin International Film Festival: After outstanding critical reception following its Toronto International Film Festival and its...