The ridiculous magical-realist flourish of an anthropomorphic raven cheapens his story and flattens the film’s engagement with his art.
Douglas Markowitz
Douglas Markowitz is a journalist and critic covering art, film, and music. His work has appeared in Hyperallergic, Resident Advisor, the Miami Herald, the Miami New Times, and other publications. In 2023 he was named an Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards finalist. He currently lives in Miami.
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The Cinematic Dreaming of Ryuichi Sakamoto
The late musical colossus’s first comprehensive exhibition in the nation makes you feel like his spirit is in the room, sitting at the piano.
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The Quotidian Labor of Political Movements
Direct Action demonstrates that fiery protests and violent police encounters are just one facet of the real work of activism
Posted inFilm
A Caribbean Film Festival in Miami Confronts a World in Crisis
The Third Horizon festival, opening May 9, has championed radical and anticolonial filmmakers since its inception.