News from Home (1976; Dir.: Chantal Akerman) Canon Fodder Episode 18 Homesick Belgo-philes Daniel and Corky anxiously await News from Home. But does Akerman’s film have the mussels to keep your hosts from waffling? NEWS FROM HOME FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound  2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #52 French theatrical premiere: June 8, 1977 IMDB synopsis: “Impersonal and beautiful images of Akerman’s life in New York are combined with letters from her loving but manipulative mother, read by Akerman herself.” CLIPS & CLIPPINGS Austin Film Society trailer for News from Home “Your loving mother.” New York at night “Which is right?” NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE Wanda (1970; Dir.: Barbara Loden) IMDB synopsis: “Wanda, a lonely housewife, drifts through mining country until she meets a petty thief who takes her in.” Our review of Wanda comes out on July 30! Follow Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Google Podcasts, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes.