The New York Times – Film:
A new movie about Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George, may owe as much to “Bridgerton” as it does the history books.
Author: Lisa Kennedy
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‘Personality Crisis: One Night Only’ Review: New York Droll
The New York Times – Music:
David Johansen, once the lead singer for the New York Dolls, proves a first-rate raconteur in this documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi.
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‘Alan Pakula: Going for Truth’ Review: A Hollywood Memorial for a Friend
The New York Times – Film:
A heartfelt documentary about the director of such celebrated films as “All the President’s Men” has the feel of an A-list memorial service.
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‘Spinning Gold’ Review: For the Records
The New York Times – Film:
A son’s tribute to the Casablanca Records impresario Neil Bogart gives short shrift to the art and the artists.
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‘The Worst Ones’ Review: The Gazes of Children
The New York Times – Film:
In their feature, the directors Lisa Akoka and Romane Gueret build a provocative critique of filmmaking practices.
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‘Drylongso’ Review: Extraordinary
The New York Times – Film:
Cauleen Smith’s 1998 movie, set in Oakland in the mid-90s, remains a vivid and prescient feature debut.
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‘Rewind & Play’ Review: Thelonious Monk Dazzles Even When an Interview Falls Flat
The New York Times – Music:
Alain Gomis’s documentary uses rushes from a 1969 French TV interview to make a smart indictment of music industry bias and offer viewers a subtle tribute to Monk.
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‘Rewind & Play’ Review: Thelonious Monk Dazzles Even When an Interview Falls Flat
The New York Times – Music:
Alain Gomis’s documentary uses rushes from a 1969 French TV interview to make a smart indictment of music industry bias and offer viewers a subtle tribute to Monk.
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‘The First Fallen’ Review: A Remembrance of Those Passed
The New York Times – Film:
A director crafts an elegiac tribute set during the dawn of the AIDS crisis in Brazil.