When does a house cease being a home? This question lies at the heart of?The Nest, a powerful and unflinching look at the emotional termites that can eat away at the foundations of a marriage. Written and directed by Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene),?The Nest?follows Rory (Jude Law) and Allison (Carrie Coon), married parents…
“Pull me out.” Such is the plea of Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough), a corporate assassin who allows her consciousness downloaded into the minds of others so that can commit murders for the benefit of the company. As the focus of Brandon Cronenberg?s latest sci-fi horror Possessor, Vasya has a special gift for her craft. However, with…
?What hurts my brother or sister hurts me.? Simple and powerful, that phrase provides the foundation of the educational environment at St. Benedict?s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey. Led by Father Ed Leahy, St. Benedict?s is structured around its foundational belief in community and mutual accountability. As the subject of the new documentary series, Benedict Men,…
It?s always hard to navigate family relationships? but when our home life collides with the work world, things can become even murkier. This tension between the professional and domestic worlds is the basis of David, the new short film written and directed by Zach Woods. Best known for his work on comedies such as Silicon…
Currently airing on Quibi,?Benedict Men?is a documentary that delves into the lives of the students at St. Benedict?s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey. Led by Father Ed Leahy, St. Benedict?s is structured around its foundational belief in community and mutual accountability. As the school?s basketball team drives toward its latest championship, the youth are…
The very best science fiction always looks at the technological issues of the day and expands on them to explore how they?re changing us. Having said this,?Guy Moshe’s LX 2048?seems to take relevancy to an entirely new level. Though the film was developed and made pre-pandemic,?LX 2048?s depiction of self-isolation and dependence on digital communication…
As one of the more iconic voices in scientific history, the impact of the work of Nikola Tesla has been felt for generations. Without question, his discovery of alternating current and the connection between energy and matter were far ahead of their time. As a result, the mere mention of his name seems to suggest…
At a time when everyone is looking for answers, it can be frustrating when you don?t get the ones you?re looking for. Thankfully, 76 Days is a reminder that we may be asking the wrong questions. Directed by the team of Hao Wu, Weixi Chen and Anonymous, 76 Days captures the madness surrounding the onset of this year?s global…
Written and directed by Sean Durkin, The Nest is a powerful and unflinching look at the emotional termites that can eat away at the foundations of a marriage. After bursting onto the scene with his Sundance darling Martha Marcy May Marlene in 2011, Durkin has remained relatively quiet as a filmmaker. With The Nest, Durkin yet again proves his skill…
I Care a Lot?follows Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike), a highly successful legal guardian who takes responsibility for the elderly and then exploits them for their vast fortunes. Sensing a huge potential windfall, she takes on a seemingly innocent new client named Jennifer Peterson (Dianne Wiest), immediately placing her in a nursing facility and strips her…
