Redefining Romance in Laurent’s Galveston
Coincidentally, two films that I find to be criminally underrated in the 2010s both star Elle Fanning. The first oneContinue Reading
Tag: France
French Actresses in Film
Tying in with our July Theme Month on Women-Directed Films, we thought we would highlight performances from a handful ofContinue Reading
Coming-of-Age in Girlhood
At the beginning of Girlhood, Marieme (Karidja Touré) is timid and self-conscious. She takes care of her younger sister atContinue Reading
Emotional Outcry Through Brutal Revenge
Revenge. The title says it all with admirably decisive clarity in today’s cinematic climate. And while the story really isContinue Reading
What We’re Watching – June 2022
June’s edition of What We’re Watching contains a variety of films including a war film, a thriller, and two Palme d’Or winners.Continue Reading
Discussing The Man Who Sleeps
Alper Kavak: For this issue of our Living Room Chats, Alex and I are discussing Bernard Queysanne’s The Man WhoContinue Reading
Predictions for the 94th Academy Awards
For the first time since 2018, the Academy Awards will have a host. Three of them, actually. Actresses/comedians Regina Hall,Continue Reading
Discussing Titane
Ben McDonald: With the gradual return of film festivals and the prospect of theaters becoming somewhat safe again, we thoughtContinue Reading
Titane ★★★★
“But I’ve seen the way That bodies lie And bodies tend to break. […] This is not you.” As IContinue Reading
Most Anticipated of October 2021
Ben McDonald: Heading further into the fall, this month has a solid line-up of highly anticipated films that have allContinue Reading
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