‘The Cycle of Love’ Is a Captivating Journey
How far would you go to reunite with the person destined to be your soulmate? This is the dilemma at the heart of “The Cycle of Love,” a new documentary that will…
“WBCN and the American Revolution” Is a Countercultural Tonic for Our Times
Stodgy bastion of cultural conservatism and old boys’ clubs. City of youth and bold ideas. Boston undoubtedly fits both these descriptions, but as a…
‘Bread and Puppet’s Plainfield Years’ Event Coming Soon
By Michael Bielawski PLAINFIELD — For the second weekend of July in Plainfield, all things “Bread and Puppet” will be celebrated by locals and…
Film Review: Underdogs Rule in “I Love Boosters”
From its sly opening to its affecting denouement, “I Love Boosters” aims to entertain, challenge, and shock viewers. I applaud writer-director Boots Riley’s lofty…
‘Canoe Dig It?’ Sheds Hilarious Light on an Absurdly Obscure Sport
Actor-filmmaker Samuel Dunning strikes comic gold in his 2025 Maine-set mockumentary, “Canoe Dig It?” The movie explores freestyle canoeing, a sport so ridiculous that…
Review: ‘The Drama’ — A Cringe Comedy with Brains and Bite
“I used to be ugly” at first seems like a throwaway line in the opening act of the buzzy new movie “The Drama,” but as…
Review: “Sirāt” Is Searing, Devastating Cinema
It’s the end of the world as we know it, and no one feels fine. That’s the situation throughout most of “Sirāt,” the stunning…
Eleven Can’t-Miss Movies at the 2026 Green Mountain Film Festival
Great cinema can cure late-winter blues, immersing viewers in manifold visions and cultures. This year marks the 25th Green Mountain Film Festival, from March…
Just Vision Screens ‘Boycott’ in Montpelier
On Feb. 15, about 70 people gathered at the Montpelier Senior Center for an event cosponsored by Montpelier Indivisible and the Vermont ACLU: a…
Green Mountain Film Festival Returns, Showcasing Unique Local And International Stories
By Grace Taylor via Community News Service, a University of Vermont internship, for The Bridge Green Mountain Film Festival is returning to Montpelier for…
Vermont Films Showcase Offers Documentaries “La Liga” and “Braiding a New Life” on Feb. 19 at the Savoy
This Thursday, Feb. 19, the Savoy Theater will be offering a double feature of “La Liga” and “Braiding a New Life,” both part of…
‘Boycott’: A Question of Free Speech
On Sunday, Feb. 15, Montpelier Indivisible and the Vermont ACLU will sponsor the screening of “Boycott,” an award-winning documentary film released in 2021. The…
In “It Was Just an Accident,” Revenge Begets Uncertainty
What if a decent person who has been wronged, rather than pursuing an all-consuming mission for revenge, has their former tormentor show up randomly…
“One Battle After Another” Confronts Our Tumultuous Moment
After making five consecutive period films, Paul Thomas Anderson turns his attention to our seething, roiling, punishing present, and he captures the zeitgeist with…
“Sorry, Baby” Brings It All Home: A Film Review
“Sorry, Baby,” currently playing at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier, is deservedly one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2025. It astounded me…
With ‘Gone Guys,’ Local Filmmaker Inspires Conversations About Men’s Struggles
What is healthy masculinity? Montpelier director Chad Ervin wants Vermonters to confront this challenging question. While many documentaries about social issues aim to start…
‘Materialists’ Shows Us Who We Are: A Film Review
When a film has intelligence and a beating heart, many flaws can be forgiven. That’s certainly the case with “Materialists,” the second movie by…
The Heart Within “The Phoenician Scheme”: A Film Review
The title of Wes Anderson’s latest film offers a hint about the main flaw of this mostly delightful movie. The eponymous scheme is a…
“Sinners” Crackles with Energy and Ambition
If August Wilson had written a vampire movie, it might be a lot like “Sinners,” the phenomenal new film by Ryan Coogler. It’s a…
The Savoy’s Show Goes on Despite Theater Industry Slump
By Lucy Renaud and Kingsten Zenick Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for The Bridge. Five years of…
Review: “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” a Smart Comedy in a Minor Key
A wise man once told me that “humor conceals a deep sadness.” In that spirit, “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a gentle comedy…