Eadweard Muybridge (1975): Thom Andersen’s Experimental Docu about English photographer

50 Years Ago The visionary director made his debut with his student thesis, a stunning experimental documentary, Muybridge, Zoopraxographer, about the English photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Eadweard Muybridge portrait from the Library of Congress In 2015, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it “culturally, historically, […]

With Hasan in Gaza: Kamal Aljafari’s Raw Documentary about Palestinians during the 2001 Second Intifada

Kamal Aljafari’s video recordings of a journey through Gaza in 2001 is the basis for this vibrant documentary of Palestinian life in defiance of occupation.

Beauty (2011): Oliver Hermanus’ Tale of Repressed Sexuality

Deon Lotz’ powerful performance elevates this study of obsession and anger, while living a double life, to the realm of a tragic melodrama, in which appearances matter more than reality.

Rollerball (1975): Jewison’ Dystopian Sci-Fi, Starring James Caan

The dystopian sci-fi Rollerball features one of James Caan’s more underrated performances.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Zemeckis Says, “They Can’t Make a Movie with Jessica in It”

Robert Zemeckis shared bad news for fans who would love to see a sequel to his 1988 original hit, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.