20th Century Women USA, 2016 The 1970s in the US were a time of punk rock, loose morals, feminism, and sun glare in photographs. (which is what the poster for the film looks like, by the way). The main character, Dorothea, played by Annette Bening, is constantly questioning her qualifications as the mother of 15-year-old …
One Meter Apart USA, drama, melodrama, 2019. Stella and Will have a rare lung disease, which dictates a strict condition: they should not approach each other closer than a meter. In spite of this, feelings flare up between them. But their unbelievable attraction to each other could ruin the lovers. Stella, a patient with cystic …
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First Reformed USA, 2017 Director Paul Schroeder’s critically and critically acclaimed film tells the story of an army chaplain. Toller, that’s the hero’s name, mourns for his soldier son who died in the Iraq war. The hero’s religious beliefs are very weakened by the loss of his son, but it is not at all easy …
The Normal Heart USA, 2014 While working on an interview with a guy who has HIV, we mentioned producer Ryan Murphy’s film. The Normal Heart, more than once. Murphy is openly gay and his projects (series “Glee,” “Pose”) focus on the issues LGBTQ people face—discrimination and stigma. The film is based on a script by …
7 Days in Entebbe 2018 The film, starring Rosamund Pike and Daniel Bruel, is based on true events that took place in 1976. At the time, terrorists hijacked a plane from Tel Aviv to Paris. in order to exchange the hostages for convicted criminals. It was forced to land at Entebbe Airport in Uganda (hence …
Black Book 2006, Netherlands, Germany, UK, Belgium The plot of the film revolves around Rachel Stein, a German of Jewish origin. Fleeing the Nazi genocide, she finds refuge in the Netherlands, where she joins the resistance movement. Her goal is to find the traitor who murdered her entire family and seek revenge. By any means …
Johnny D The USA, Japan, drama, crime, biography, 2009 The 1930s. The story of a violent confrontation between one of America’s most notorious gangsters, John Dillinger, and the forces of law and order represented by the FBI. You Drive USA, comedy, 2018 Every year for a month, five friends engage in a ruthlessly contrived version …
Alita: Battle Angel USA, sci-fi action film, 2019 Dr. Ido discovers in a junkyard the remains of a cyborg girl. Generally, he looks suspiciously like one of the formidable fighting angels. Moreover, they were completely exterminated in the great war of the twenty-sixth century, 300 years ago. Lady UK, France, biographical drama, 2011 The story …
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Nomadland (M) After the death of her husband, Fern (Frances McDormand) can’t afford to keep her own house. She packs up her belongings in a van and heads out into the Nevada desert. Soon the woman discovers that she is not alone. She meets an entire community of elderly people. They force to live on …
A Promising Young Woman Emerald Fennell noted this for her writing and producing debut in season 2 of “Killing Eve”. Her acting work includes her character as Camila Parker in “The Crown.” You can view and download the Best Films of December here. Her new film, “Perspective Girl,” reflects the director’s experience in the black …
