Film Reviews

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Barbie Directed by Greta Gerwig A sassy comedy that raises questions for people of all ages about what it means to frame your life as a quest. Questing
Oppenheimer Directed by Christopher Nolan An intense, inventively filmed, and well-acted biopicture about the kinds of events that are hard on the heart. Shadow
Showing Up Directed by Kelly Reichardt A thoughtful drama about the importance of the practice of attention in an artist's life. Attention
You Hurt My Feelings An insightful comedy about the epidemic of lying and the lack of trust afoot on all levels of society. Faith
Emily Directed by Frances O'Connor An imaginative portrait of what Emily Bronte life’s might have been like to enable her to write Wuthering Heights. Love
Broker Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda A bittersweet fable about belonging and loneliness. Yearning
Women Talking Directed by Sarah Polley A parabolic drama, about a group of abused women discussing how they will respond to their abusers, that demonstrates how conversation can lead to change. Forgiveness
The Quiet Girl Directed by Colm Bairead A very special coming-of-age drama that focuses on the characters’ kindness, compassion, and nurturing. Silence
Looking for Home Directed by Alan Govenar A variety of accounts of the meaning of home around the world. Meaning
The Other Tom Directed by Laura Santullo, Rodrigo Plá Poignant story of a mother trying to decide what is the best approach for dealing with her son who has ADHD. Love
I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing Directed by Patricia Rozema A Canadian drama about a quirky woman's creativity and passion. Imagination
The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manuel for Milita… A sobering documentary about the effects on all sides of Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people during its military occupation. Compassion
Guest House Directed by Hannah Dweck, Yael Luttwak A moving visit to a community of women determined to rebuild their lives. Justice
Mountaintop Directed by Bernard Shakey (Neil Young) A documentary about the recording of the Colorado album by Neil Young with the band Crazy Horse. Connections
The Deported Directed by Pat McGee Stories of four immigrants and their families facing the heartbreak of deportation. Compassion
Sides of a Horn Directed by Toby Wosskow A powerful short film that explains the conflict between poachers and rangers over rhinos in Africa. Reverence
The Lavender Scare Directed by Josh Howard Another shocking and horrific expose of American hatred and ignorance. Justice
Pig (Khook) Directed by Mani Haghighi A pitch-black comedic skewering of modern culture and artistic ego. Shadow
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf Directed by Thomas Piper An enchanting tour led by the world's most famous garden designer and avid plant lover. Imagination
The Peacemaker Directed by James Demo Fascinating documentary on a Don Quixote peacemaker trying to bring healing to a war-torn world. Peace
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