Film Dictionary

Impressive documentary about two Chinese dissidents in exile in Canada.

An unusual science fiction film about an alien abduction.

A very interesting film set in a cabin deep in the woods. The film uses a very daring narrative strategy that omits certain key elements of ...

Quirky and constantly surprising romantic comedy about a kennel owner who suffers from depression and eco-anxiety. After buying a light ther...

Excellent Canadian film about two attractive housewives and their raging libidos. A clever and unapologetic look at female sexuality.

A rather monotonous film about an opera composer who is forced to takje care of his young orphan niece. Quite dated.

Confusing comedy that tries very hard to make fun of woke politics and other complex subjects, but doesn't really succeed.

Off-beat comedy about a grumpy, but sympathetic devil trying to adjust to life on Earth.

A very amusing parody of Jane Austen's films (and books).

Superbly directed documentary short about donkeys in a very strange place. Nominated for an Academy Award.

Incredibly innovative music video from Claudia Valentina.

Innovative and sexy music video from Claudia Valentina.

Very amusing Ritz commercial starring Michael Shannon and Aubrey Plaza.

A Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli food store, is accused of tearing down the Israeli hostage posters in the break room.

Very sexy music video from Sabrina Carpenter, costarring Colman Domingo. Directed by Bardia Zeinali.

Impressive music video from Addison Rae.

Very good short documentary about an American war correspondent killed in Ukraine in 2022.

Oscar-nominated short documentary about silent protests in Tel Aviv against the killing of children in Gaza.

Facing a formidable competition from Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae for the title of the sexiest pop singer of 2025, Miley Cyrus manages ...

A provocative music video from Adela, directed by 91 Rules.

Interesting short film about an old woman who finds herself feeling disconnected and insignificant. It's available on Vimeo here .

Based on the 1850 story by Ivan Turgenev, an Oscar-nominated short about a spirited singing contest breaking out among barflies on a cold ni...

Incredibly racy music video from Addison Rae, who clearly tries to beat Sabrina Carpenter at her own game, and comes pretty darn close. Dire...

Impressive music video by Lady Gaga, directed by Tim Burton, and filmed on the Island of the Dolls in Mexico.

A very erotic music video from Kesha.

Short documentary about the closing of a Florida trailer park.

Weird French short film set in a world where people get slapped in the face instead of paying for purchases.

Oscar-nominated short film about an unusual friendship.

An attempt to deal with a profoundly depressing subject matter in a different and unexpected way.

An Oscar-nominated documentary short about an abortion clinic in Atlanta.

Excellent Ukrainian cartoon about the chaotic first days of the Russian invasion in 2022.

A surprising animated film about credulity and greed.

2025 was quite a year for forest fires at the Oscars. Best picture nominee "Train Dreams" , best visual effects nominee "The ...

Visually impressive French cartoon about the love of nature.

Excellent Russian cartoon set on a small island.

A very philosophical Irish cartoon. A bit too philosophical.

A very sentimental cartoon about a lonely polar bear and his snow bear companion.

A hilarious Apple series about a Hollywood studio. The best Tinseltown satire since "The Player" (1992).

Very uneven, but occasionally daring TV mini-series about a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, who abandons her husband and begi...

Season 3 of Mike White's excellent series for HBO, this time set in Thailand.

Brilliantly directed British TV series about a strange murder.

Dexter moves to New York looking for his son.