Film
From Soviet-Era War Films to Indie Gems from China, Our Latest Streaming Recommendations
Other highlights include a queer crime film from the directors The Matrix, a masterpiece of found footage from the Silent Era, and more.
Documentary
Film
Documentary Organizations Rally to Raise Funds for Film Workers During COVID-19
Field of Vision, Topic, and American Documentary are some of the businesses and nonprofits launching funds to aid workers in the field.
Film
Films About Bosch and Hockney Among OVID’s New Additions in April 2020
The streaming platform has added new documentaries about artists, joining its existing collection of films on Pina Bausch, Roy DeCarava, and others.
Film
Introducing a New “Postcapitalist” Streaming Site
The recently launched platform Means TV aims to distribute quality leftist content and treat creators fairly. Here's what you should watch first.
Film
Quintessential Movies About California, From Its Paradises to Its Paradoxes
This week, we have a roundup of great movies made in, set in, and/or otherwise about California, the home of the American film industry.
Film
Tired of Netflix? Stream Experimental Films and Video Art
We reached out to artists, filmmakers, and Hyperallergic contributors to assemble a list of what we’ve been sharing on our networks, after finding inspiration in Kate Lain’s “Cabin Fever” playlist.
Hyperallergic
Hyperallergic Is Now a 100% Fresh, Certified Rotten Tomatoes Outlet
Going forward, movie reviews on the site will count toward the famous "Tomatometer."
News
Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, Film Festivals Move Online
As we move into what’s supposed to be premiere season, some festivals are putting their programs on the internet.
Film
Behind the Scenes of Restaging Merce Cunningham for 3D
Hyperallergic has an exclusive clip from the upcoming DVD release of the dazzling documentary Cunningham.
Film
"Viral" Movies About Outbreaks and Pandemics to Watch While You Social Distance
For those who want to go down the rabbit hole of this genre, here are some topical movies to stream while quarantined.
Film
How Disney Tricked the World Into Believing Lemmings Commit Mass Suicide
The 1958 nature documentary White Wilderness is one of several films the House of Mouse is less than proud of.
Film
The Life of Clyfford Still, the Most "Irascible" Abstract Expressionist
The documentary Lifeline recounts Still’s life, career, and legacy — and how they were shaped by his cantankerous temperament.