Smells Like Teen Spirit: Three Locarno Standouts Consider the Beauty and Torment of Being a Teenager
A trio of Locarno films offer a multi-faceted look at the isolation of being a teenager, and the independent spirit required to survive it.
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A Fragmented Reality: How a Vital New Documentary Rejects Clear Readings of the Syrian Revolution
Maya Khoury’s “Fi al-thawra” is powerful and necessary for the way that it disrupts traditional Western readings of the Syrian Revolution.
The Flawed Premise of Errol Morris’ ‘American Dharma’ Forces Us to Ask What We Need from Cinema at this Moment in History
“American Dharma” is not what we need it to be, but it does ask us to question what we need from cinema at this moment in our history.
Reframing Our Borders: How Three Major New Films Allow Us to See the Migrant Crisis More Clearly
“Cold War,” “Transit,” and “Border” explore the forces that compel people to migrate, and depict efforts to transcend human-made boundaries.
How Hong Sang-soo’s 66-Minute ‘Grass’ Questions Our Traditional Standards of How Long a ‘Legitimate’ Film Needs to Be
Hong Sang-soo’s 66-minute “Grass” questions age-old cinematic standards that often go unquestioned, even in independent films.
Camera Buffs: How Two New Films See Photographers Richard Billingham and Bill Cunningham Through Their Own Lens
“Ray & Liz” and “The Times of Bill Cunningham” look at two of the greatest 20th century photographers through their own eyes.
China Revealed: How New Documentaries Explore a Side of the Country Never Seen Before
In this essay from the Locarno Critics Academy, two new experimental documentaries tap into specific aspects of modern Chinese society.
How New Movies Are Redefining Our Understanding of Family Life
In this essay from the Locarno Critics Academy, a look at the way new movies are helping us understand the evolution of families worldwide.
Locarno: What Movies Can Teach Us About the Way We See the World
In the age of social media, we’re flooded with images. But cinematic experiences help us cut through the noise to understand it better.
Here Are the Participants For the 2016 Locarno Critics Academy
10 young writers from seven different countries will go to Switzerland to hone their craft in early August.
Attention, Aspiring Film Critics: Apply Now for the 5th Annual Locarno Critics Academy
Attention, Aspiring Film Critics: Apply Now for the 5th Annual Locarno Critics Academy
Announcing the 2016 Ebert Fellows
Announcing the 2016 Ebert Fellows
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Stargirl Season 3 Photos Feature Reunited JSA, Starman/Shade Tension
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