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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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. 
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