by Nic Champion | May 21, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
If you go on Kanopy and search “Film Noir”, three categories appear: Classic Noir, Neo Noir, and International Noir. Reviewing the first reveals a hodgepodge of films. Classics, yes, but not necessarily film noir classics. In fact, some should be viewed as...
by Nic Champion | Apr 30, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
This is probably the third time I’ve written something about Bicycle Thieves. Before I went to film school, I had to pick a film from a pre-approved list and write an essay for it on my application. Something about the story of Bicycle Thieves appealed to me. A...
by Nic Champion | Mar 30, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
Kanopy houses its great selection within a multitude of well-curated categories. Among these groupings, Art House Favorites contains some of the best titles. Many of them are personal favorites. If you want something challenging, interesting, or just plain weird to...
by Nic Champion | Mar 20, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads, Technology, Uncategorized
While the quarantine has kept us apart, we here at KPL want to to keep in touch. Just because you’re not in the building doesn’t mean you’re not in our thoughts! I, for one, love giving movie recommendations to our loyal, cinema-loving patrons, and...
by Nic Champion | Jan 6, 2020 | KPL Staff Reads, Uncategorized
Here is my top 10 for the year 2019! For full descriptions, check out my article at TheArtsSTL.com! Midsommar Parasite The Lighthouse Portrait of a Lady on Fire An Elephant Sitting Still Transit Uncut Gems One Child Nation The Souvenir The Raft Unfortunately, One...
