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In Last Flag Flying, three Vietnam War veterans reunite in the funeral of one’s son and decide to take a trip to his home in suburban New Hampshire together.

NYFF 2017: ‘Last Flag Flying’ Presents a Lifetime of War

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 2, 2017
"Last Flag Flying" deals with the trauma of war, telling the story of three Vietnam veterans with humor and wit.
The new Rube Östlund movie, The Square is a comedy-drama that follows a museum curator and the obstacles he faces when hiring a public relations team for his new installation. The movie hits the cinemas on Oct. 27 in the US.

NYFF 2017: ‘The Square’ is Magnificently Enigmatic

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 2, 2017
"The Square" is a satirical film about a Swedish museum, dealing with the nature of good in society.
The Florida Project has not received as much acclaim as other movies released this year, but WSN considers it to be one of the top films of the season.

NYFF 2017: Magic of Childhood in ‘The Florida Project’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 26, 2017
In Sean Baker's "The Florida Project," the darkness of the state is revealed.
In his latest role as Brad Sloan, Ben Stiller's character compares his present to the glory days of college.

‘Brad’s Status’ Finds Humor in Insecurity

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 12, 2017
"Brad's Status" continues Ben Stiller's foray into indie films, telling the story of one man's mid-life crisis.
"I Do... Until I Don't" follows three couples and their take on the arguably lifelong commitment of marriage.

“I Do…Until I Don’t” is Funny, But Transient

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 5, 2017
"I Do... Until I Don't" attempts to solve the age-old conundrum of the value of monogamy.
"Call Me by Your Name" is a new film by Luca Guadagnino with high praise and award expectations.

The Reign of Indie Films This Fall

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor August 28, 2017
As we wave goodbye to summer blockbusters, fall indies are gearing up to kick off the season with a bang and provide students with an escape from the mundanity of their textbooks.
Tommy Swerdlow as Tommy, TJ Bowen as TJ and Blake Heron as Blake chill in the car in “A Thousand Junkies.”

Tribeca 2017: ‘A Thousand Junkies’ is a Comedic Ode to Addiction

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
Playing at the Tribeca Film Festival, "A Thousand Junkies" draws from the lives of those involved with the film to tell an honest and at times comedic story about addiction.
Dustin Hoffman participated in Tribeca Talks: Directors Series alongside Noah Baumbach to talk about filmmaking inspirations and techniques.

Tribeca 2017: Dustin Hoffman and Noah Baumbach Tease and Talk Filmmaking

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
During the Tribeca Film Festival, acclaimed actor Dustin Hoffman interviewed indie auteur Noah Baumbach, where the two shared career stories and talked all things filmmaking.
“Free Fire,” the explosive action-comedy by Ben Wheatley which parodies the classic era of gangster film in 1970s Boston, opens April 21.

‘Free Fire’ Is Coordinated Chaos

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
The deadly hilarious film "Free Fire" parodies an entire era of gangster movies with a veritable cannon's worth of impact and laughs.
Charlie Hunnam as the British explorer, Colonel Percy Fawcett, in the cinematic rendition of David Grann’s Amazonian epic, “The Lost City of Z.”

‘The Lost City of Z’ Revives the Historical Epic Film

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer April 13, 2017
The real-life tale of explorer Percy Fawcett was turned into a book and now, into a film that gives the man the proper honor he deserves, plus an engaging and fascinating movie to boot.
Katell Quillevere’s third feature film, "Heal the Living," depicts the devastating affects of a car accident. The stunning juxtaposition of visuals portray the clashing of unrelated lives into one story.

Film ‘Heal the Living’ Weaves Stories of Loss and Chance

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer April 12, 2017
Katell Quillevere's new film "Heal the Living" is a slow burn, and a carefully crafted examination of narratives of grief.
“Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock” highlights photographer Mick Rock, who captured famous shots of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, among others. The documentary  opens Friday, April 7 at the Metrograph at 7 Ludlow St.

New Doc Highlights the Man Who ‘Shot!’ Rock ‘n’ Roll

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
"Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock" puts the focus on one of the biggest names of rock you've never heard of — famed rock music photographer Mick Rock.