Margaret (2011) Apr 2026

Critics note that the film explores the "terrible process of loss" that comes with growing up—the realization that there is no higher authority and that everyone is just trying to survive.

The film uses the city not just as a backdrop but as a character. It captures the trauma and "claustrophobic" energy of a city still reeling from tragedy. Performance Highlights An Interview with Tony Kushner - Margaret (2011) Margaret (2011)

Kenneth Lonergan's (2011) is widely regarded by critics as a "flawed masterpiece" or a "thwarted wonder". Filmed in 2005 but delayed for six years due to legal battles and editing disputes, the movie is a dense, messy, and hyper-realistic portrait of post-9/11 New York City seen through the eyes of a self-absorbed teenager. Plot & Themes Critics note that the film explores the "terrible