On the centennial of Pauline Kael’s birth, the Quad Cinema is presenting Losing It at the Movies, a retrospective including both films that received her highest praise and those she viciously tore apart.
Author Archives: Justine Smith
Justine Smith is a freelance film writer based in Montreal, Quebec.
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The Nostalgic Melancholy of YouTube Urban Exploration Videos
Many channels have made popular videos about “scary” things like abandoned asylums or amusement parks. But there is a different trend which reveals the mundane decay of the suburbs.
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The Gospel According to Kanye and Aretha
The live stream of Kanye West’s Coachella “Sunday Service” and the restored Aretha Franklin concert film Amazing Grace offer contrasting portraits of celebrity faith.
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An Experimental Softcore Porn Series Is Revived in Japan
Last year, Nikkatsu rebooted its Roman Porno series with five new films, two of which are currently streaming on the platform Mubi.