Top Twenty Films of 2013: Part II
In an ordinary year, any of these ten films would easily have deserved the number one slot. Yet 2013, despite some high-profile misfires and disastrous would-be blockbusters, has ultimately proven […]
Tag Archives: Cannes Film Festival
“Blue Is the Warmest Color” Transcends Controversy, Achieves Greatness
If you prefer films that hold you at a comfortable distance from the action, never daring to impinge on your personal space, then the cinema of Abdellatif Kechiche may not […]
Chicago International Film Festival: 2013 Preview
The 49th Chicago International Film Festival, running from Thursday, October 10th through Thursday, October 24th, has the best line-up to hit the Windy City in ages. Indie Outlook will be […]
Staggering Performances Fuel “Laurence Anyways”
A rather unforgettable moment occurs about a fifth of the way into “Laurence Anyways,” Xavier’s Dolan’s deep-dish exploration of the complex romance between a transsexual and her longtime lover. For […]
