Pick-up Takes: Recent International Films on a Streamer Near You
While browsing Amazon Prime and Netflix, Raul discovered some quality flicks outside the reign of algorithm.
Raul Marques
Jun 17, 20255 min read
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Director Spotlight: Jafar Panahi
Pedro walks through the intrepid Iranian filmmaker's career in light of his recent Palme d'Or win.
Pedro Pires
Jun 11, 20256 min read
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Women's History Month 2025: A Pregnancy Series Update
Lydia provides an addendum to her 2022 pregnancy series, featuring three new films.
Lydia Smith
Mar 7, 20256 min read
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Social Suffocation in 'Burning Days'
Pedro highlights a brooding Turkish Western that you may have missed last year.
Pedro Pires
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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'Showing Up:' Sculpting the Sublime
Jonathan takes a moment to consider the artistry of Kelly Reichardt's latest film.
Jessica Rickert
Jun 4, 20235 min read
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Athens International Film & Video Festival 2023: Oliver's Recap
Oliver had a full week of screenings, along with some Q&As. Read about his revelations from the fest.
Oliver Folan
Apr 26, 20237 min read
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In 'Godland,' the Land is God
Iceland, the land of ice and fire. Take a journey back in time and see it as it was and remains to be.
Lydia Smith
Apr 25, 20233 min read
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Putting Power Dynamics into Check in 'Cairo Conspiracy'
Pedro has another international thriller recommendation. If you couldn't tell, this one's set in Cairo.
Pedro Pires
Apr 3, 20234 min read
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Prepare for 'The Quiet Girl' Summer
Josh highly recommends this warm-hearted Academy Award nominee.
Josh Dempsey
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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An Unofficial Guide to the 2023 Best Animated Short Oscar Nominees
Josh is finding a niche with animation; he's back to declare a winner from another 2023 Oscar category.
Josh Dempsey
Feb 23, 20235 min read
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An Unofficial Guide to the 2023 Best Animated Feature Oscar Nominees
Josh runs through the animated nominees and picks his own winner.
Josh Dempsey
Feb 10, 20235 min read
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The Horrors of Imagination in 'Skinamarink'
Oliver explains why this terrifying horror film helped him remember why he started loving the genre in the first place.
Oliver Folan
Jan 31, 20233 min read
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Making Light of Death in 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'
Introducing Joseph, who is making his BFB debut with a review of a Best Animated Feature Oscar contender.
Joseph Mastel
Jan 29, 20234 min read
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'Mars One' Celebrates Safe Space
Pedro is over the moon about this hidden Brazilian gem.
Pedro Pires
Jan 26, 20233 min read
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'White Noise:' A Delightfully Different Wavelength
Jonathan's heart hertz when he hears people dismissing Baumbach's latest pitch. Sonar-t cool :(
Jessica Rickert
Jan 4, 20235 min read
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