Tag: 2021 New York Film Festival

Il Buco | Review

Frammartino Digs Deep, But Barely Scratches the Surface Michelangelo Frammartino’s Il Buco (“The Hole”) is a meditative journey into the center of the earth,...

The Tragedy of Macbeth | Review

O Brother Wherefore Art Thou: Joel Cohen’s Stunning Solo Shakespeare Joel Coen’s first solo effort as director sans brother Ethan is visually sumptuous, visceral Shakespeare:...

C’mon C’mon | Review

Turn the Dial: Mills Explores the Mysteries of Youth, Exalted. Mike Mills’ C’mon C’mon is a poignant, mellow ode to the next generation, explored through...

Interview: Joanna Hogg & Honor Swinton Byrne – The Souvenir Part II

After premiering in the Directors' Fortnight and landing at the New York Film Festival, The Souvenir Part II - filmmaker Joanna Hogg’s highly-anticipated follow...

Hit the Road | 2021 New York Film Festival Review

Take the Wheel, My Son: Panahi’s Character-Driven Exodus Hit the Road is equal parts hilarious and devastating. Tracking an Iranian family while they try to...

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La petite dernière (The Little Sister) | Review

The Lost Daughter: Herzi Passes Up Potency in Standard...

Interview: Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud – Persepolis

The thrill of meeting Marjane Satrapi reminded me of being 6 years old at Disney Land when I met the living, breathing Cinderella. Except Cinderella was an actress with a blond wig and Marjane is the real woman behind her autobiographical graphic novel, turned movie, “Persepolis”. The distinctive mole on her nose and her dark sultry eyes rose off the page and appeared in front of me, smoking and speaking with a French accent.

Interview: Eivind Landsvik – Low Expectations | 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Exploring themes of mental health, emotional recovery, companionship, and...