IFC Films
‘Happening’ Review: A Preventable Waking Nightmare
In 1963, student Anne has a bright future ahead of her, but her dreams of finishing her studies are shattered when she becomes pregnant. As her final exams approach, Anne decides to take matters into ...
Review: ‘Happening’ Provides Pathos and Empathy Through Its Abortion-Centered Story
An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, looking back on her experience with abortion when it was still illegal in France in the 1960s.
‘Paris, 13th District’ Review: A Stylistic, Yet Disjointed Look Modern Relationships
Émilie meets Camille who is attracted to Nora, who crosses paths with Amber. Three girls and a boy -- they're friends, sometimes lovers and often both.
2022 Florida Film Festival Dispatch: Resurrection, Anonymous Sister, and Generation Wrecks
Alan French reviews Resurrection, Anonymous Sister, and Generation Wrecks at the 2022 Florida Film Festival.
‘Catch The Fair One’ Star Kali Reis Talks Indigenous Stories That Need to Be Seen
Professional boxer Kali Reis has had a lot of titles after her name — Female World Champion Boxer, Middleweight WBC World Champion, and current WBA Super Lightweight Champion, just to name a few...
‘Catch the Fair One’ Review: Kali Reis Gives a Knockout Performance in a Hard-Hitting Film
A former champion boxer embarks on the fight of her life when she goes in search of her missing sister.
‘Benedetta’ Review: An Erotic Takedown of the Patriarchy
Alan French reviews Paul Verhoeven's 2021 film, "Benedetta." It follows the true story of Benedetta Carlini, a nun who maintained a relationship with a woman in her convent in 17th Century Italy.
‘The Novice’ Review: An Intense Look at the Dark Side of Our Pursuit of Accomplishment
A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.
Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: ‘The Beta Test’ Drives Hollywood Culture Over The Edge
An engaged Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, infidelity, and digital data.