How ‘Bardo’ Turns Collapsing Into Choreography
Alejandro G. Iñárritu narrates a sequence from his Netflix film “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths,” where multiple people drop to the ground in Mexico City.
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Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a charming Polish documentary, a Portuguese coming-of-age tale with a twist, a gothic drama from India and more.
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How ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Solved the Problem of CGI Water
Nearly all of the sea shots in the blockbuster are digital. But making them seem real via performance capture led to a milestone in the technique.
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Contemplating a Canon of Jewish American Films
Two new films remind us that the experiences of U.S. Jews don’t often get the Hollywood treatment. When they do, depictions range from shticky to subtle.