Cinemacy – Your Guide to Independent Film
Cinemacy is your source to discover the latest in independent and arthouse film. Curated by siblings Morgan and Ryan Rojas.
‘Meanwhile on Earth’ Review: A Sonic-Driven Sci-Fi Stunner
6 days ago · A smart sci-fi thriller makes landfall in theaters this Friday and you won’t want to miss it. Writer/director Jérémy Clapin’s latest experimental feature, Meanwhile on Earth, combines the best of arthouse adventure and big blockbuster drama to create a singular story of hope against all odds.Heavily dependent on the score and sound design, in the same vein as Sound of Metal, Meanwhile on ...
'Piece by Piece': Pharrell's One-of-a-Kind Cinematic Journey – …
Oct 9, 2024 · Takeaway. Piece by Piece is a one-of-a-kind cinematic journey through color and sound that sparks imagination and creativity. “People just wanna feel good,” says Pharrell about his music. In typical Pharrell overachiever fashion, watching Piece by Piece will not just make you feel good, it will make you want to perpetuate all the goodness ...
'The Whale' Is an Empathic Tale of Isolation, Shame, and Saving
Hong Chau in ‘The Whale,’ a film by Darren Aronofsky. Photo courtesy of A24. With over 600 pounds of body mass, Charlie is a sight to behold (I say this with no intention of sounding insensitive to the obese community). Yes, Charlie’s appearance is shocking, which the film presents starkly. Yet, the film as we see it is one of empathy.
'Things Will Be Different': On the Run Through Space and Time – …
Oct 2, 2024 · Things Will Be Different is an ambitious feature debut by filmmaker Michael Felker. Throwing their support behind the film as Executive Producers are directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, whose own films tend to live in the surreal fantasy space. Nominated for Best First Genre Feature Film at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, Things Will Be ...
In ‘Napoleon,’ The Conquerer’s Complex Is Both Epic and Hilarious
The dominant-subordinate relationship that plays out portrays Napoleon as his most self-effacing and insecure. And it is here that Phoenix and Kirby are phenomenal. Kirby is strong and unwavering, against Phoenix’s insecurities. The film alternates between the battlefield and the bedroom, and the dramatic bedroom scenes are captivating.. But of course, Napoleon must continue to conquer.
‘After Yang’ is a Gorgeous, Thoughtfully Imagined Sci-Fi
Mar 4, 2022 · Adapted from a short story by Alexander Weinstein (“Saying Goodbye to Yang”), After Yang tells the story of a beautiful–but at first glance, curiously diverse–family, whose connection we’ve yet to understand. We learn that Jake (Colin Farrell) and Kyra (Jodie Turner-Smith) are parents to an adopted Chinese daughter, Mika (Malea Emma ...
‘Nickel Boys’ Review: An Experimental Filmmaking Triumph
Nov 5, 2024 · Nickel Boys is a mesmerizing form of storytelling imagined by director RaMell Ross. He is a standout visionary and the result is an unforgettable cinematic experience. Further commanding the screen is the achingly delicate score by composers Alex Somers & Scott Alario. Their sonic interpretation of the story is gentle yet powerful.
‘My Old Ass’ Review: A Mushroom Trip Leads to an Uncanny …
Sep 18, 2024 · Watch My Old Ass here. Both intrigued and horrified, Elliott eventually begins to humor her future self’s warnings, whom she endearingly calls her “old ass”. The most simplistic of the requests: stay away from a boy named Chad. It seems easy enough. But when she eventually bumps into a tall, blonde-haired, blue-eyed stranger who ...
‘The Summer Book’ Review: A Summer Spent Swimming Through …
Nov 4, 2024 · Filmmaker Charlie McDowell captures a wistful spirit of summer amidst the backdrop of family tragedy in the drama The Summer Book. Based on the novel of the same name by Finnish author Tove Jansson, the film pulls audiences into its world much like a breaking wave returning to the ocean. It’s easy to get swept away in this intergenerational ...