Then Playing — The Day I Will Never Forget; Örökbefogadás; The Nest

March 17, 2021 Dan Seeger

The Day I Will Never Forget (Kim Longinotto, 2002). I don’t think I’ve encountered a documentary as uncompromisingly grueling as The Day I Will Never Forget. Director Kim Longinotto favors plain, direct reportage, which makes the film’s most harrowing moments … Continue reading Then Playing — The Day I Will Never Forget; Örökbefogadás; The Nest

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Then Playing — Martha Marcy May Marlene; Personal Shopper; Cleo from 5 to 7

August 25, 2020 Dan Seeger

Martha Marcy May Marlene (Sean Durkin, 2011). The debut feature from director Sean Durkin takes a fraught subject and increases its power with shrewd understatement. The film opens as Martha (Elizabeth Olsen) flees a commune-like rural homestead, seeking assistance, with … Continue reading Then Playing — Martha Marcy May Marlene; Personal Shopper; Cleo from 5 to 7

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Then Playing — The Day I Will Never Forget; Örökbefogadás; The Nest

Then Playing — Martha Marcy May Marlene; Personal Shopper; Cleo from 5 to 7