Nass El Ghiwane, “the Rolling Stones of Africa,” used their roots in political folk theater to inspire a social movement through rapturous sound, charisma, and revolutionary lyrics.
Who refuse to their senses the gift of trances, shall wither. Nass El Ghiwane, “the Rolling Stones of Africa,” used their roots in political folk theater to inspire a social movement through rapturous sound, charisma, and revolutionary lyrics.
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A young Dutch couple holidaying in the South of France stumbles into a nightmare in broad daylight. This movie’s DNA is in “Force Majeure,” “Zodiac,” “Kill Bill.” But it’s a uniquely, horribly quiet descent into our deepest fears and the banality of evil.
Andrea Arnold and Katie Jarvis vividly capture the chaos of being a teenager without a drop of condescension or nostalgia. Brutal with no histrionics, churning with hormones, full of rage and devastation and dance.
One of the simplest, purest movies I’ve ever seen. A kid’s quest to return his friend’s notebook becomes a test of his conviction to do the right thing even when it’s hard. Bracing for anyone who recalls the terror and thrill of rebelling against injustice and arbitrary discipline.
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The Bri-terion CollectionI’m loving the Criterion Channel streaming service, so every week I’m going to share my favorite new find. Archive
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