‘The Riverbank’ (‘A Margem do Rio’)
It might seem unlikely that one can appreciate a film but simultaneously have troubling issues with it. So it is …
‘A Bit of Light’ (‘Kami nour’)
When life seemingly stacks the deck against us, the thought may cross our mind to surrender and make a discreet …
‘Liz Here Now’
It’s been said that no good deed goes unpunished, and that insightful aphorism would appear to be multiplied many times …
‘The Beloved’ (‘El ser querido’)
Making amends for past transgressions is an obviously noble pursuit, even if the forgiveness one might seek isn’t necessarily guaranteed …
‘Clementine Orange’
When a film doesn’t live up to its supposed intentions, prospective viewers should be skeptical about virtually all of the …
‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming’
Life during wartime can be quite an ordeal. But, under such circumstances, life itself goes on, too, despite whatever else …
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
Recent research has indicated that the octopus is an unexpectedly intelligent creature. It’s surprising to many of us given the …
