Tajikistan’s official Oscar submission is one of the most surprising films I’ve seen this year. Directed by Shahram Mokri, it’s a meta-mystery that blurs the line between fiction and reality…
Animation has always been a window into imagination, but it wasn’t until 2002 that the Academy finally gave it a home of its own. That year, Shrek became the first…
2025 gave us gems that flew under the radar. Films that spoke softly but left a mark. Stories about connection, chaos and quiet human truth. These films didn’t dominate headlines,…
Slovenia’s Oscar pick Little Trouble Girls, directed and co-written by Urška Djukić, is a quiet, emotional coming-of-age story that explores faith, temptation and identity. It follows 16-year-old Lucia, who joins…
It is always special to watch a film from a country you know little about. I have not seen many Serbian films, though I still remember how powerful Dara of…
The 2025 Gotham Awards nominations have officially launched awards season with a lineup that celebrates both artistic daring and studio muscle. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leads with…
Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building proves that sometimes comfort is its own form of brilliance. Five seasons in, the trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena…
The Roses brings together Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in a modern retelling of a marriage falling apart. Directed by Jay Roach, the film begins with charm and humor but…
Anemone is a calm and emotional film directed by Ronan Day-Lewis, starring his father Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean. It tells the story of two old friends meeting again after…
Lurker is a film that sits somewhere between good and forgettable. Directed by Alex Russell, it tells the story of a young retail worker who slowly infiltrates the world of…
