The ‘Meat Pie Western’ (or Kangaroo Western, depending on your source), Australia’s akubra-adorned answer to the Spaghetti Western, have always been a cornerstone of the Australian film industry, arriving in sudden bursts before fading away again throughout history. Stephen Johnson‘s High Ground, a middle-of-the-road entry into this bursting canon, appears in the midst our latest…
Patty Jenkins‘ take on Wonder Woman is excellent in a lot of ways, but its sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, mesmerizes even more. It’s bigger, bolder, and definitely better, with a big heart at its sleeve and solid performances from everyone involved. If the core story of the first movie is about a woman who has…
On a late December evening in 1880, Thomas Edison wanted to impress some city officials visiting his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. He had been working on making incandescent light bulbs more practical and longer-lasting, so he hung a double row of 290 lamps outside. The “soft and mellow light” was “beautiful to look…
“What’s stopping you, what are you afraid of?” Array has revealed an official US trailer for an indie drama titled Alaska Is a Drag, made by filmmaker Shaz Bennett. This originally premiered in 2017, but has been quietly awaiting release as it’s a low film about being gay in Alaska. Thanks to Ava DuVernay’s Array,…
If there’s anyone remaining on your holiday shopping list, you should get your hands on Criterion’s stunning, lavishly packaged set of the “The Essential Fellini,” a collection of notable films by the Italian master, Federico Fellini. Released to coincide with his 100th birthday earlier this year, this 15-disc set is a must-own, another example of…
Confession: I’m a big Julia Hart fan. Her melancholic but supremely charming dramedy Miss Stevens was the kind of assured debut that made you take notice, and the quick announcement that her next project would be an indie superhero film starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw cemented my excitement. Here was a woman seemingly brimming with ideas, not…
As with most big cities in Europe, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam is packed to the gunnels with historic buildings. Most visitors pass by these bastions of history without even knowing. One such building is the imposing Oost-Indisch Huis. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonToday part of the University of Amsterdam’s science-centered…
It is with a heavy heart that I report on the passing of Carol Dickerson Sutton, the acclaimed stage and screen actress who appeared in so many unforgettable films, including Horace Jenkins’ recently restored 1982 classic, “Cane River.” She died of Covid-19 on December 10th at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans just a few days after her 76th birthday. In…
Every year, thousands of tourists visit Burns Cottage, where Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns was born in January 1759. His celebrated works include poems such as Address to a Haggis, which is sung during New Year’s celebrations across the world. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonMost visitors then jump into their cars and…
Overlooking New River Gorge, Kaymoor One was one of the biggest of the many coal mines that dot this part of West Virginia. Abandoned in the 1960s, it’s now overrun by vegetation, but accessible to hikers interested in the region’s history. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonFrom 1900 to 1962, the mine…
The fifth and final installment of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology, Education tells the story of a young boy named Kingsley who finds himself shunted into a school for the “educationally subnormal” — in other words, a school in which certain students, a large proportion of whom happen to be of West Indian descent, are…
If you happen to be out for a drive in Broomfield, Colorado, you may want to stop by the Hypnotic Turtle DreamBox mini-gallery to take in some local art. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonFirst opened in summer 2019, the Hypnotic Turtle DreamBox is a community art project that fosters creativity and…
In the shadows of the monument to renowned Seneca chief Red Jacket is the much smaller grave marker for his great grand-nephew, Ely S. Parker. Known by his Seneca name, Do-Ne-Ho-Geh-Weh meaning “Keeper of the Western Door,” Parker had a front-row seat to some of the greatest moments in United States history. He also reached…
This article is part of our 2020 Rewind. Follow along as we explore the best and most interesting movies, shows, performances, and more released in this very strange year. In this entry, we explore the best TV shows of 2020. Maybe it’s time to accept that TV might never be the most-beloved visual medium. Since the early days of…
While a musician’s political affiliation may not matter to some, for others it’s of critical concern. Certainly, people with similar values tend to seek a likewise community. Given the cultural moment we find ourselves in, it might be time for those on the right to think about who they’re subsidizing in entertainment. Read moreA Guide…
“The Italians have been around for like, what, 100 years? And you want to go to war?” Vertical Ent. has revealed a brand new trailer for the film titled Brothers by Blood, which is the official US title for release here. This also goes by the names Sons of Philadelphia or The Sound of Philadelphia,…
Christopher Nolan‘s Tenet has been one of the biggest films of the year since before it was even released. Everyone remembers the hype surrounding this film since its initial announcement and, later, the teaser that debuted at the end of 2019. Nolan fans were quick to prowl the teaser for clues (in addition to subsequent trailers)…
HBO Max is now available on Roku. Which is a big deal considering the fact that they’re about to drop Wonder Woman 1984 on the service on Christmas Day. To celebrate, we here at FSR have been working on a little guide to help you get to know HBO Max. Within its catalog are deep reservoirs…
★ ★★ ★ Directed by: #GraceConley Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: #GraceConley Starring: #GraceConley Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’Film Review by: Luke Vella Kaleidoscope is a beautiful short film tackling self-worth and body image through the anatomy of colour and how the…
In early November 2020, as voters in the United States went to the polls in a historic election, people in another part of the world were taking part in a democratic process of their own: 16 assembly seats were on the ballot in the Gwalior-Chambal region of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. For…
English printmaker Hester Cox knew she didn’t want a traditional white dress for her North Yorkshire wedding in 2016. Her now-husband agreed. So Cox chose something different: a dress made from silk maps of Scandinavia dating back to the 1940s. Working with designer Sara Jane Murray, Cox chose maps of Sweden showing a pale blue…