Venice 2024: The Order
Aiman Ouladali Attending the Venice Film Festival this year, “The Order” emerged as one of the most impactful films I had the privilege to experience. Directed by Justin Kurzel, this explosive crime…
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Venice 2024: Babygirl
“Babygirl,” directed by Halina Reijn, is a daring exploration of power dynamics, desire, and the thin line between control and chaos in the corporate world. Starring Nicole Kidman as Romy,…
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Furiosa: A Thrilling Prequel That Matches Fury Road’s Insanity “Furiosa,” the latest installment in the Mad Max saga, masterfully explores the origins of its titular character with a blend of…
Cannes 2024: The Apprentice
Ali Abbasi’s “The Apprentice” ventures into bold, uncharted territory, taking on the controversial figure of Donald Trump with an audacious and unflinching lens. Focusing on Trump’s formative years under the…
Cannes 2024: Kinds Of Kindness
In “Kinds of Kindness,” Yorgos Lanthimos serves up a heady cocktail of existential dread, dark humor, and the perverse complexities of human nature. This anthology film, presented as a triptych…
Cannes 2024: Emilia Pérez
In “Emilia Pérez,” Jacques Audiard breaks the mold, delivering a Mexican crime musical that dazzles with its audacious storytelling and opulent cinematography. This unexpected gem is a whirlwind of vibrant…
Cannes 2024: Anora
Sean Baker has long been a maestro of capturing the raw, unfiltered essence of America’s marginalized communities, and with “Anora,” he ascends to new heights, delivering a film that is…
Cannes 2024: Parthenope
Paolo Sorrentino, the maestro of sumptuous visuals and the architect of Italian maximalism, returns with his latest film, “Parthenope.” Known for his near-fetishization of beauty and a flair for the…
Cannes 2024: The Surfer
Nicolas Cage stars in The Surfer, but it isn’t until the final moments that he actually mounts a surfboard. Set against the backdrop of an Australian muscle beach, the film…
Cannes 2024: Bird
Andrea Arnold’s Bird delves into the poignant, often harsh realities of childhood, capturing both the magic and trauma of growing up in a world that feels simultaneously grounded and faintly…