Tag: Ellen Barkin

Wild Bill (1995) | Blu-ray Review

Mid-way through the 1990s, maverick auteur Walter Hill returned to the undiluted Western template mythos (something which underlined nearly all his directorial efforts) with...

The Cobbler | Review

Shoe Be Doo: McCarthy’s Magical Realism Has No Sole Actor Thomas McCarthy has developed a solid reputation as an indie film director thanks to his...

Very Good Girls | Review

The Boyfriend Experience: Foner’s Directorial Debut a Derivative Shard Screenwriter Naomi Foner makes her directorial debut with Very Good Girls, though her preceding reputation...

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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...