Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Festivals

Un Certain Regard, Cannes 2024: Capsule Reviews of ‘Holy Cow’, ‘The Story of Souleymane’, and ‘When the Light Breaks’

The Un Certain Regard (translated to “a certain glance”) section of the Cannes Film Festival offers a lens into the perspectives of the world. This section mainly consists of filmmakers on the...

Movie Review (Cannes 2024): ‘Emilia Pérez’ is the Trans Cartel Musical You Didn’t Know You Needed

Director: Jacques AudiardWriter: Jacques AudiardStars: Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez Synopsis: When a Mexican cartel leader kidnaps criminal lawyer Rita and hires her to help him become a woman, a...

Movie Review (Cannes 2024): ‘Anora’ Has a Star in the Making

Director: Sean BakerWriter: Sean BakerStars: Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov Synopsis: Anora is a comedy about a sex worker shot in New York City and Las Vegas. During his short yet acclaimed...

Movie Review (Cannes 2024): ‘The Shrouds’ is a Moving Portrait of Cinematic Grief

Director: David CronenbergWriter: David CronenbergStars: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce Synopsis: Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud. In David...

Movie Review (Cannes 2024): ‘Block Pass’ Nearly Crashes in the Back Half

Director: Antoine ChevrollierWriters: Berenice Bocquillon, Antoine Chevrollier, Faiza GueneStars: Damien Bonnard, Mathieu Demy, Leonie Dahan-Lamort Synopsis: Willy and Jojo are childhood friends who never leave each other's side. To beat boredom, they train...

Movie Review (Cannes 2024): ‘Ghost Trail’ Goes Cold For Too Long

Director: Jonathan MilletWriters: Jonathan MilletStars: Adam Bessa, Tawfeek Barhom, Julia Franz Richter Synopsis: Hamid joins a secret group tracking Syrian regime leaders on the run. His mission takes him to France, pursuing his...

Movie Review (Cannes 2024): ‘Simon of the Mountain’ Lacks Definition and Focus

Director: Luis FedericoWriters: Tomas Murphy, Federico Luis Tachella, Agustin ToscanoStars: Lorenzo Ferro, Pehuen Pedre, Kiara Supini Synopsis: Seeking change, 21-year-old Simon finds purpose by befriending two disabled children who teach him to embrace...

Movie Review (Cannes 2024): ‘The Substance’ is an Uncouth Jewel

Director: Coralie FargeatWriter: Coralie FargeatStars: Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Demi Moore Synopsis: A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of...

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