This week, an interview with Tsai Ming-liang, a Noriaki Tsuchimoto retrospective at MoMI, and Owen Wilson channels Bob Ross in an upcoming film.
Film & Documentary
December 1, 2022 The 26th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival’s Philippines retrospective highlights early documentation of the country, local responses to the Marcos dictatorship, and contemporary work. | Andrew Northrop SPONSORED Field of Vision’s latest free streaming offering focuses on a vulnerable population put at risk, told through the stories of those inside. Learn more. FOCUS ON FILMMAKERS Tsai’s style is the opposite of boring; in demanding the viewer’s attention, he allows for incredible moments of human connection and discovery. | Dan Schindel Though not well known outside of Japan, Tsuchimoto honed an observational style of filmmaking similar to the cinema verité movement in the US and Europe, but years earlier. | Dan Schindel Become a member today to help keep our reporting and criticism free and accessible to all. Become a Member MORE ON HYPERALLERGIC For those up for seriously weird, naughty “cyberdyke” mayhem, this movie will likely disturb and delight. | Eileen G'Sell The story centers on a fictional TV painter who “has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke.” | Elaine Velie |
