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CIFF 2022: A Compassionate Spy, Sick
A report on the opening night of CIFF 2022, including the latest from Steve James.
A moderately insightful critic, full-on Swiftie and all-around bon vivant, Peter Sobczynski, in addition to his work at this site, is also a contributor to The Spool and can be heard weekly discussing new Blu-Ray releases on the Movie Madness podcast on the Now Playing network. He also has his own Substack, Auteurist Class, where he regularly publishes additional reviews.
He saw his first movie (“Dumbo”) at the age of three and hasn’t stopped talking about them since. His favorite film is “Buckaroo Banzai,” his favorite filmmaker is Brian De Palma and his favorite actors are Dick Miller and Nastassja Kinski. Dinesh D’Souza once called him a disgruntled leftist and he seriously considered having that printed on business cards.
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A report on the opening night of CIFF 2022, including the latest from Steve James.
An extensive look at will be screening at this year's Chicago International Film Festival, which takes place from October 12-23.
A tribute to the director of Five Easy Pieces and The King of Marvin Gardens.
A look at many of the narrative features that premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.
A look at many of the documentaries that premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.
A tribute to the great Fred Ward.
A 4K restoration of David Lynch's last film is now playing in select theaters.
On an upcoming Gene Siskel Film Center series dedicated to Haskell Wexler.
An interview with Céline Sciamma, director of Petite Maman.
An interview with Charlotte Gainsbourg about her directorial debut, Jane by Charlotte.