Most Anticipated Titles Films most looking forward to in Cannes, from a host of art house A-listers like James Gray, Kelly Reichardt, Park Chan-wook and Claire Denis. Stars at Noon, Armageddon Time, Decision to Leave, Showing Up, Men COURTESY OF A24 (2); ALLYSON RIGGS/A24; COURTESY OF CJ ENTERTAINMENT; OSE PEREZ/ BAUERGRIFFIN.COM MEGA STARS AT NOON Fresh […]
A Love Song (2022): Max Walker-Silverman’s Feature Debut (Sundance Fest 2022, Highlights)
July 24, 2022 by
Max Walker-Silverman’s feature debut, A Love Song, centers on two 60-ish childhood sweethearts (Dale Dickey and Wes Studi) who meet up for a night at a Colorado campsite. The film benefits immensely from the indelibly expressive faces and voices of its wonderful leads. Share this:
Am I OK? (2022): Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s Dramedy (Sundance Fest 2022, Highlights)
July 24, 2022 by
A tender portrait of a friendship in flux, Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s dramedy, Am I OK?, centers on a woman (Dakota Johnson) who reveals she’s gay just as her best friend (Sonoya Mizuno) prepares to move abroad. The film has a finely tuned sense of the intimacy and chemistry between longtime companions. Share […]
Cannes Film Fest 2022: Reichardt on Progress of Female Directors: ‘Not That Much Has Changed’
July 20, 2022 by
Reichardt on Progress of Female Directors: ‘Not That Much Has Changed’ Michelle Williams plays a struggling sculptor in the Cannes competition title Showing Up, her fourth collaboration with director Kelly Reichardt. Michelle Williams in ‘Showing Up’ COURTESY OF ALLYSON RIGGS/A24 Director Kelly Reichardt and star Michelle Williams talked about the process of making art […]
Venice Fest 2022: Isabel Coixet Horizons Jury President
July 20, 2022 by
Venice Fest: Isabel Coixet Horizons Jury President Meanwhile, Thor star Tessa Thompson joins the 2022 Venice jury for best first feature. Spanish director Isabel Coixet (The Bookshop, My Life Without Me) will head up the competition jury for the Orizzonti, or Horizons, section of this year’s Venice Film festival, organizers unveiled on Wednesday. The Secret Life […]
