International Film

The Teachers’ Lounge is an uneven film about a German middle school teacher caught in a web of increasing misunderstandings and uncertainty. (3*)

Io Capitano is a harrowing tale of two teenage boys, attempting to immigrate to Italy from Senegal. While the story had promise, the movie lacks purpose and fails to define a consistent tone. (2*)

Perfect Days will appeal to older generations who look for simpler, easier times and marvel in the way light filters through tree tops (komorebi) (4*)

EO is one of those rare movies where, not knowing exactly how, the film transports you into a different world. In the end you never knew you would have so much empathy for a donkey while exploring the meaning of consciousness. (4.5*)

Close evokes emotions, but violates another principle of what makes a good movie. (2.5*)

The Quiet Girl is quite possibly the best movie of the year. (5*)

(1*) The Hand of God is an attempt at being Fellini. For an American audience, it is just a hot mess.

(3.5 Stars). Actually a fairly good movie, but, again, with maybe a bit too much politics.

(4 Stars) Tight and Powerful indictment of the authority of the Catholic Church.

(3.5 Stars) An intriguing film from Lebanon where an unhappy child sues his parents for being born.