In New Film About Gospel Pioneers The Clark Sisters, The Music Comes First
Director Christine Swanson’s new film is about the celebrated Detroit gospel group, The Clark Sisters. She talks to host Rachel Martin about being adamant about casting women who could actually sing.
‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ Cinematographer And Spielberg Collaborator Dies
Five-time Oscar nominee, cinematographer Allen Daviau, 77, dies of COVID-19.
Documentary ‘Beyond The Visible: Hilma Af Klint’ Makes Solid Case For Abstract Artist
This documentary about an under-recognized abstract painter presents “an extensive case for Klint as a major artist while casting a jaundiced eye on how art history gets written.”
Assured Debut ‘Selah And The Spades’ Explores The Thin Line Between Clique And Cult
Set at an elite, ethnically diverse boarding school, Tayarisha Poe’s first feature is “a YA gangster movie that doubles as a soulful meditation on the beauty and danger of power.”
Writer-Director Alan Yang On ‘Tigertail,’ A Movie Different From His TV Comedies
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with writer and director Alan Yang about his new film Tigertail — a movie about immigration, family and lost love.
3 Movies That Strike A Balance Between Escapism And Anxiety
What to watch next while sheltering in place? Critic Justin Chang recommends Sorry We Missed You, Green for Danger and My Neighbor Totoro.
Judge Calls System’s Treatment Of Those Who Have Mental Illnesses ‘The Definition Of Insanity’
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Steven Leifman, who advocates for people with mental health issues in the criminal justice system. He’s the focus of a PBS documentary.
In The Disappointingly Thin ‘Tigertail,’ A Taiwanese Immigrant Struggles To Connect
Writer/director Alan Yang turns away from his proven track record in comedy for this “earnest, drippy” multi-generational drama that traffics in underwritten, wanly dramatized conflicts.
Fred And Ginger Cheered Us Up During The Depression. Might They Do It Again?
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gave Americans a much-needed on-screen escape in the 1930s. You can find their dance numbers online, but critic Bob Mondello recommends you watch their films in full.
Short Attention Span Theater: A Quick Look At Quibi’s Launch Titles
The streaming service “designed specifically for your phone” launches with 50 shows — and over 100 more on the way. Here are our highlights from the opening batch.
A Young Cult Member Turns Against Her Flock In ‘The Other Lamb’
Polish director Malgorzata Szumowska’s film about a young woman (Raffey Cassidy) questioning her place in a remote religious cult wears its broad allegory on its (woolen) sleeve.
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