Joe Swanberg and Adam Wingard’s Autoerotic reaches new heights in depravity, especially in its closing moments. A skillful director with comedic chops such ...
Monte Carlo is a good-natured throwback to romantic comedies that took place in exotic locations for no reason other than for escapism. Here is a film that’s pu...
Gavin Wiesen's The Art of Getting By is an independent film for those that consider Olive Garden to be authentic Italian food. It’s palatable enough but you...
There are certain conventions all sports movies must require. In documentary it’s considerably more difficult, as a filmmaker must make choices on who to follow...
The Double Hour is a well-crafted thriller from Italy, holding our attention, while often keeping us guessing as we get plunged into the cold. The exhilarating ...
I’ve been closely following the Tyler Perry phenomenon, before the film adaptation of Diary of a Mad Black Women. His signature character Madea has achieved...
South By Southwest is largely awesome as a condition of place. Austin is an amazing case study that has much going right. It is a city of filmmakers, lovers...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is on par with a good sitcom like Malcolm in the Middle but never reaches the heights of a great one, like Arrested Develo...
Following the premiere of their visually striking love story, Apart, The Film Stage sat down with the film’s director/co-writer Aaron Rottinghaus and star/c...
Weekend opens with a simple premise: Russell (Tom Cullen) is alone. His life is static. The opening moments establish the lyrical qualities of the film. He pa...
John Fink is a New York City area-based critic, filmmaker, educator and curator. He currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Buffalo International Film Festival.
