Contributions from Charles Bramesco | Little White Lies

Contributor Charles Bramesco

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A new documentary checks in with quarantining filmmakers around the world

by Charles Bramesco

The latest iteration of the Room H.264 series touches on the sweeping effects of coronavirus.
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Cannes sidebars officially cancel their 2020 editions

by Charles Bramesco

The pandemic has prompted the Directors’ Fortnight, Critics’ Week and Acid festivals to set their sights on 2021.
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AMC is heading for bankruptcy, but that may not spell the end

by Charles Bramesco

Though the US cinema chain has hit dire straits, the sky hasn’t begun falling yet.
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This streaming pick finds hope in the suffering of war

by Charles Bramesco

Agnieszka Holland’s masterpiece Europa Europa is harrowing and gorgeous – and now available to watch online.
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A crowdfunding effort has saved Derek Jarman’s seaside cottage

by Charles Bramesco

The late filmmaker and queer activist called Dungeness in Kent home during the latter years of his life.
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“Virtual cinemas” aim to take US arthouse theaters online – and into the future

by Charles Bramesco

150 movie theaters have signed up for the possibly game-changing Kino Marquee.
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A new relief fund will provide aid to the UK’s film and TV industries

by Charles Bramesco

Netflix has already pledged £1 million in a joint venture with BFI and The Film and TV Charity.
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Is quarantine viewing a time for edification or relaxation?

by Charles Bramesco

On one hand, the comforting familiarity of a rewatch. On the other, broadened horizons.
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Your quarantine guide to streaming video in the UK and US

by Charles Bramesco

Don’t let the encroaching pandemic prevent you from enriching yourself with the best of film and TV.
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Review

The Truth

by Charles Bramesco

Hirokazu Koreeda follows up Shoplifters with a typically dreamy, heart-piercing family drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect