I went into “Christmas, Again” 90% cold and was completely seduced by it. An enormous and emotional pleasure: first-time director (who also wrote the minimalist screenplay), compelling monosyllabic central performance by Kentucker Audley, steeped in mood, atmosphere. Now this is my kind of movie.
My review of “Christmas, Again” is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Forgot to mention: this is getting a very limited release, even in NY but it’s also available on VOD and iTunes.
Very special movie. Chosen as NY Times’ Critics’ Picks for this weekend!
NY Times link: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/12/03/movies/review-christmas-again-about-holiday-loneliness.html
Sorry one more:
You can also view it on Fandor:
https://www.fandor.com/films/christmas_again
This is the kind of small film that deserves so much to be seen!
I am spamming my own website. I’m going to go into moderation.
But New Yorkers: the film is only playing at MoMA in a limited run – iTunes may be easier, but just in case you wanted to check it out:
http://www.moma.org/rails4/calendar/events/938?locale=en
I love small movies that don’t put pressure on themselves to make a big statement. It’s a kind of courage.
Also, streaming on Amazon. I’m planning on watching it tonight, & I’m sure I wouldn’t have found it on my own so thanks for recommending it Sheila!
Excited!!
Let me know what you think after you’ve seen it!