Harry Melling And Alexander Skarsgard Find Unexpected Feeling In The Role Play [Cannes]

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Harry Melling And Alexander Skarsgard Find Unexpected Feeling In The Role Play [Cannes]

CANNES – Let me be the first, perhaps second, possibly third critic to refer to Harry Lighton’s directorial debut, “Pillion,” as the gay flip side of “Babygirl.” Subject matter aside, it’s a movie with somewhat higher aspirations than its A24…

‘Nouvelle Vague’ Review: Richard Linklater’s Ode to French Cinema Will Leave You Breathless

Nouvelle Vague (aka New Wave), the latest film from the iconic American indie director Richard Linklater, is a tour de force of nostalgic whimsy. It’s a beautifully crafted love letter to the period of French cinema in the late 1950s…

Andrew Dominik’s Fan-Friendly Concert Film Puts The U2 Singer In The Spotlight [Cannes]

CANNES – In the opening moments of “Bono: Stories of Surrender,” filmmaker Andrew Dominik’s black and white concert film about the man, his music, his one-man stage show, and his life up until now, there is an acknowledgement from the…

The Ruse Review: I've Heard Of Slow-Burn Thrillers, But This Is Ridiculous

An interesting outlier concept in the horror and thriller genres has been stories revolving around a hospice aide's terrifying encounters while caring for a patient. This story has been used with a variety of results, ranging from the hoodoo-inspired Skeleton…

Kristen Stewart’s Long-Gestating Directorial Debut Is A Stylish Triumph [Cannes]

Taking a big creative swing as a public figure whose personal and professional life has been minutely scrutinized since childhood is a risk — and a calculated one in Kristen Stewart’s case. The “Personal Shopper” actor spent eight years developing…

This Gorgeously Shot Religious Horror Tries & Fails To Be The Witch, But I Enjoyed It Anyway

The last decade has brought about a vested interest in the religious horror movie, and it's a subgenre I've come to love. The Severed Sun, an indie horror feature debut from director Dean Puckett, fits cleanly into this category. The…

Christian Petzold’s First Film In Cannes Is Exquisitely Realized But Strangely Predictable [Cannes]

Self-consciously drawing attention to their own workings, the films of German director Christian Petzold have always displayed a degree of abstraction. Although “Afire” (2023), his previous effort before this year’s Directors’ Fortnight entry “Mirrors No. 3,” was one of his…

Harry Melling And Alexander Skarsgard Find Unexpected Feeling In The Role Play [Cannes]

‘Nouvelle Vague’ Review: Richard Linklater’s Ode to French Cinema Will Leave You Breathless

Andrew Dominik’s Fan-Friendly Concert Film Puts The U2 Singer In The Spotlight [Cannes]

The Ruse Review: I've Heard Of Slow-Burn Thrillers, But This Is Ridiculous

Kristen Stewart’s Long-Gestating Directorial Debut Is A Stylish Triumph [Cannes]

This Gorgeously Shot Religious Horror Tries & Fails To Be The Witch, But I Enjoyed It Anyway

Christian Petzold’s First Film In Cannes Is Exquisitely Realized But Strangely Predictable [Cannes]

A Warmhearted Rom-Com That Isn’t Overwhelming In Its Praise For Jane Austen But You Feel It Nonethless

A French Arab Queer Woman Tries To Find Herself [Cannes]

‘Die, My Love’ Review: Jennifer Lawrence Is Back on Top Opposite Robert Pattinson in Explosive Motherhood Tale

‘Renoir’ Review: This Vibrant Coming-of-Age Story Is Driven Home by an Unforgettable Young Performance

This Meditative Coming-Of-Age Story Set During World War II Requires A Lot Of Patience From The Audience