Revisiting the Screwball Charms of What’s Up Doc?
A look back by a far-flung correspondent at the 1972 comedy.
Far Flungers
Malcolm X: Spike Lee’s Timeless Sermon
An FFC looks at Spike Lee’s Malcolm X at this point in history.
What to Watch During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
What to watch during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month from some of the most important voices in the community.
A Look Back at Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman
Far Flung Correspondent Gerardo Valero reviews Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.”
An Invitation to An Unforgettable Wedding in Rachel Getting Married
A visit to Jonathan Demme’s 2008 Oscar-nominated drama.
For the Sake of Mankind: A Look at The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On
“The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On” paved the way for documentaries like Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The Act of Killing” and “The Look of Silence.”
The Door is Always Wide Open: On Luis Buñuel’s The Exterminating Angel
Buñuel’s understanding of human behavior is timeless, and we can all learn a thing or two when examining his work with the current pandemic in mind.
Binge Options During the Quarantine
A correspondent offers her advice on stuff to binge during the quarantine.
J’ai faim!!!: A Cutting Movie About Women On Absurd Diets
A Far-Flung Correspondent from Montreal reports on a daring 2001 French comedy.
After Parasite: House of Hummingbird and Other Highpoints of Modern South Korean Cinema
Recommendations from Far Flung Correspondent Seongyong Cho about films other than Parasite that represent the best in modern South Korean film.
A Work of Art like Life Itself: Theo Angelopoulos’ Landscape in the Mist
Theo Angelopoulos’ Landscape in the Mist is a work of art that comes from the feelings, the dreams, the sorrows, and the flashes of life that we experience every day.
A Letter to Roger About Michael Apted’s 63 Up
Far Flung Correspondent Seongyong Cho pens a letter to Roger about Michael Apted’s 63 Up.
God Bless the Whistleblowers: Official Secrets
An FFC on Gavin Hood’s Official Secrets.
Transcending Life on This Planet: The Films of Yasujirō Ozu
A celebration of Yasujiro Ozu, as written by a Far Flung Correspondent from Egypt.
Not defending the Marvel Cinematic Universe
A Far Flung Correspondent weighs in on the MCU controversy.
Serenity Now: Paul Harrill on Light from Light
An interview with writer/director Paul Harrill about his supernatural story of loss, Light from Light.
Joker: Dark Phoenix
An FFC takes a look at the stunning performance at the center of Todd Phillips’ Joker and what the film says about heroes, villains, and the people caught in the middle.
Thoughts from Mexico on Rambo: Last Blood
If this movie wasn’t so dumb, I would have probably found all of this offensive.
Playing it Luce: Questions for a complicated movie
An essay about questions raised by Julius Onah’s Luce.
