Edward Mendez
The Greatest Films You’ll Never See
By Edward Mendez and Laura ValenzaOur goal is to raise awareness of movies on film in need of preservation, of indie or experimental films that don't get the attention they deserve, and even of bigger productions that were cast aside for unjust political reasons. With advice from our contributors, the film editors present you with our winter 2022 list of the greatest films you’ll never see.
Bill Duke’s Deep Cover
By Edward MendezThe Criterion Collection's release of Deep Cover (1992) emphasizes the impact of hip-hop and the Black film boom of 1991 and warrants a close examination of how race and identity configure in the film's searing, yet ambivalent aesthetics. Available on DVD and Blu-ray July 13.
The Academy Museum
By Edward MendezDriven by its mission “to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema,” the Academy Museum addresses film history through its dynamic and educational exhibitions.
Kevin Smith’s Clerks III
By Edward MendezReturning to his roots with a long delayed sequel to his breakout film, Kevin Smith’s final entry in the Clerks trilogy is perhaps his most sincere and earnest film. It is also a product of Smith’s life and wild career.
Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch
By Edward MendezWes Anderson’s delightful new film, The French Dispatch, is more than a love letter to American newspaper and magazine writers—it is a film committed to reveling in the craft of writing and storytelling.
