Linda Jager
ReviewerOne of KPCW's Friday Film Review, reviewers.
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“Fairyland,” a stand-out from Sundance Festival 2023, is a poignant coming-of-age drama that explores the bond between a young girl and her father in 1970s San Francisco, offering a heartfelt look at love, identity and resilience. -
Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut stars June Squibb as a sharp-witted 94-year-old navigating grief, friendship, and unexpected turns. -
Known as one of the quirkiest bands of the eighties, Devo is profiled in a new documentary now streaming on Netflix. -
This week’s Friday Film Review explores the life, legacy, and enduring mystique of Jeff Buckley through a new documentary, “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. -
This week’s Friday Film Review looks at “The Phoenician Scheme,” Wes Anderson’s latest film filled with eccentric characters, intricate visuals and his signature storytelling style. -
This week's Friday Film Review spotlights "Nonnas," the true story of a New Yorker who honors his late mother by opening a restaurant and hiring grandmothers as chefs. -
This week’s Friday Film Review looks at "The Wedding Banquet," a new remake of Ang Lee's 1993 classic, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. -
Now playing in theaters, “Opus” is an elevated horror film that blends dark humor, suspense and sharp cultural critique. The film debuted at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. -
Bridget Jones is back, and this time she's tackling life's ups and downs as a single mother in "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," the latest installment in the Bridget Jones series. -
"It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley" is screening in the Premieres section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
