Scribbles and Ramblings

Cinema lost a leading voice when Abbas Kiarostami passed away in 2016. Mr. Kiarostami was one of the genuine greats of cinema. Anyone wh...

THE HUMAN SURGE (2016, Eduardo Williams, Argentina/Brazil/Portugal) Eduardo Williams’ stunning debut feature takes us on a remarkable...

Around the World in 5 Films THE TREASURE will complete Calgary Cinematheque ’s cinematic journey across 5 continents in just 5 fi...

She Comes Back on Thursday (2014, Brazil, André Novais Oliveira) After 38 years of marriage, Maria José and Norberto are on the v...

David Bordwell has written a perfect response in defense of slow & nourishing cinema. Bordwell's entire article is an essential rea...