The Film Stage

The Best Documentaries of 2014

High above the Nepalese mountains, inside a doomed aircraft, exploring the studio of a legendary animator, a look at the greatest film never made, a pastor's struggle to make the world a better place, an unprecedented whistleblower, a race for scientific discovery -- these were just a few of places and stories the year's documentary offerings brought us....

The Best Ensembles of 2014

After singling out the great breakthrough performances of the year, it's time to turn our eyes to the ensembles. Whether it's a small supporting role or the l...

The Best Double Features of 2014

Few things are more sublime in the world of cinephilia then finding back-to-back features that hit a specific thematic sweet spot. Here are the year's 10 best double bills....

The Best Cinematography of 2014

"A cinematographer is a visual psychiatrist - moving an audience through a movie ... making them think the way you want them to think, painting pictures in the dark." - Gordon Willis....