★★★★★ Ah yes, the good ol' days of the jet-black dark comedy tinged with horror. I Don't Understand You harkens back to the yesteryear of this unsung genre with aplomb, evoking underrated favorites such as So I Married an Axe Murderer and Drop Dead Gorgeous. Anyone who has ever taken a vacation in an unfamiliar … Continue reading Overlook 2024: I Don’t Understand You
Tribeca 2023: Our Son
★★★ LBGT+ filmmaking always catches my eye when checking out the exciting slate for upcoming film festivals. Who better to tackle a layered movie about divorce and parenting than writer/director Bill Oliver—his previous feature, Ansel Elgort sci-fi oddity Jonathan, was an effective and surprisingly emotional treat. Our Son weaves the complexities of a standard heterosexual … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: Our Son