New This Week (02/07/2025): Universal Language, Love Hurts, & More!

By John Corrado New releases for the week of February 7th, 2025. Theatrical Releases: Universal Language (Limited Release): This sophomore feature from Canadian director Matthew Rankin (The Twentieth Century) was Canada’s selection for Best International Film at the Oscars. It’s a wonderful absurdist dramedy that is set in an alternate universe version of Winnipeg, where… Read More New This Week (02/07/2025): Universal Language, Love Hurts, & More!

Movie Review: Universal Language

By John Corrado The second feature from Canadian director Matthew Rankin, following his highly stylized Mackenzie King biopic The Twentieth Century, Universal Language is an absurdist dramedy set in an alternate version of Manitoba where everybody speaks Farsi instead of English. It’s a farcical, high-concept setup that the director not only fully commits himself to (even the signs… Read More Movie Review: Universal Language