A Discourse on Avante Garde Cinema

A short note on the films for March 2024.

Rethinking and Reimagining Cinema

On the picks for February 2024, reimagining film through a lens of form, abstraction, and the profound weight of life and death.

Cinema and Its Many Iconoclasms

An ode to films and filmmakers that chose to defy cinematic norms by challenging the symbolic or literal representations associated with a cinematic image.

The Stillness of A Moving Image

Explore the contemplative cinematic world of Tsai Ming-Liang, where time slows to a meditative pace, and characters navigate solitude and deep introspection.

Double Vision

A note on the films for the month of September 2023.

Éric Rohmer: It Is So Not “Like Watching Paint Dry”

Rohmer delves into existential dilemmas through precise & rational dialogues. His meticulous craft and thematic depth mark him as a master filmmaker.

Jean-Luc Godard's Boundless Search For Cinema

Jean-Luc Godard, a cinematic rebel in the truest sense, pushed boundaries, embraced radicality, and redefined cinema with his poetic vision.

Chris Marker's Cinematic Odyssey

Experience Marker's mastery in weaving narration, imagery, and anthropology to unveil humility in exploring identity, history, and culture—a cinematic legacy.

The Musical Universe of Jacques Demy

Demy's films blend romance and music, weaving characters and narratives amid social and political themes, revealing his distinctive storytelling approach.

Agnes Varda: Blending Autobiography & Fiction in Cinema

We explore Agnes Varda's life and focus on her dichotomous filmmaking, feminist stance, and humanistic vision.

Alain Resnais and spectrality in humanity

Delving into Alain Resnais' career, we spotlight his fascination with consciousness and memory, showcasing his unique narrative style and experimental films.