What to Watch: "Nickel Boys" & "The Seed of the Sacred Fig"
My two latest reviews for the WaPo. One of the films is very, very good. The other one is just the best movie of 2024.
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Watch List Digest 1/11/26
Deal with reality or go hide in a movie? Why not both?
What to Watch: The Republic, If You Can Keep It
Some thoughts on a terrible week and, yes, some movie recs: "Peter Hujar's Day," "Zodiac Killer Project" and John Sayles' "Matewan." Plus more for paid subscribers.
One Good Film: "Jandek on Corwood" 🔒
An eerie 2004 documentary about the ultimate outsider musician. "Questions etc can't be arranged. Anything else, just ask."
What to Watch: "Köln 75," "Marty Supreme"
A sweet little tale about the making of a famous album, Josh Safdie is running brilliantly out of things to say, and a few streaming recommendations from your constant reviewer.