Film Reviews

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‘Marching in the Dark’ is a Beautiful Portrait of Women’s Fortitude in Grief

By Gregory Crofton Economic pressure, especially for men, can be one of the most challenging…

‘American Symphony’ Shows There’s Panic at the Very Top Too

By Gregory Crofton Director Matthew Heineman has made his own sweet symphony bringing to the…

Residents fight to Protect Their Homes and Diverse Culture in ‘There Goes the Neighborhood’

By Gregory Crofton Director Ian Phillips did the work many of us think we ought…

Films I’m Excited About at DOC NYC

By Gregory Crofton In its 14th year, DOC NYC continues as the largest nonfiction film…

‘Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling’ is Worth a Long Look, Then a Few More

By Gregory Crofton This film about little-known modern artist Robert Irwin is filled with his…

‘The Deepest Breath’ Finds True Romance Where Hollywood Never Could

By Gregory Crofton Humans can be strange. Whether they’re on a deadly path to reach…