If you haven’t heard the name Elaine May, then you need to get on down to the Belcourt for the Three Films by Elaine May series; you’re in for three unforgettable films. May was a pioneer for women directors in Hollywood, and her style of comedy often lam... See more
Olivia Wilde’s directorial career has been fascinating to follow. Her 2019 breakout Booksmart surprised audiences and critics alike, showing the world that she was an actor-turned-director to watch. But her follow-up, 2022 social thriller Don’t Worry Darl... See more
What is the greatest film of all time? While we’ll never have a single consensus pick, over the decades, the default answer has become Citizen Kane. The film has a reputation that’s as oversized as that of its main character, its iconic status overshadowi... See more
Whenever I engage with a war film, I find myself thinking of the quote from French New Wave director François Truffaut: “I don’t think I’ve seen an antiwar film. Every film about war ends up being pro war.” War is a common subject in film — the grand scal... See more
When the Belcourt announced it was going to show Sátántangó, I was immediately excited. Directed by Béla Tarr — the Hungarian master of slow cinema — the film has become a white whale for many cinephiles for one big reason: the gargantuan runtime. Over th... See more
