Tag: Jeremy Irons
Interview: Annemarie Jacir – Palestine 36
With her sweeping and ambitious fourth feature, Palestine 36, Annemarie Jacir gives emotional weight to the history books, excavating the roots of nearly a...
House of Gucci [Video Review]
One of rare breed of studio directors who effectively captures pageantry and opulence no matter the epoque the narrative is set in, social...
Red Sparrow | Review
Bird of Prey: Lawrence Tries a Red Scare with Gritty Espionage Thriller
Like the Marquis de Sade outfitted for a contemporaneous tangent of the...
Their Finest | Review
A Screen of Their Own: Scherfig Concocts Winning WWII Romantic Comedy
Danish director Lone Scherfig, best known for her Dogme 95 breakout Italian for Beginners...
Rabid / Dead Ringers | Blu-ray Review
Shout Factory rejuvenates two titles from David Cronenberg’s prolific vault, his 1977 horror film Rabid, which featured adult film star Marilyn Chambers in her...
The Man Who Knew Infinity | Review
Beautiful Mind: Brown’s Restitution for Neglected Mathematics Genius
For those outside of an academic realm in mathematics, the name Srinivasa Ramanujan most likely won’t register,...
High-Rise | 2015 TIFF Review
Closer to the Gods: Cult Author Meets Cult Director in Wheatley’s Latest Dish
Destined to be overlooked as a visually impressive but significant creative failure,...
Criterion Collection: The French Lieutenant’s Woman | Blu-ray Review
In the decades since its premiere, The French Lieutenant’s Woman is now most commonly discussed for its placement in the extensive awards resume of...
Top 100 Most Anticipated Foreign Films of 2015: #39. Ben Wheatley’s High Rise
High Rise
Director: Ben Wheatley// Writer: Amy Jump
The fast moving and increasingly prolific Ben Wheatley commands a significant following after only four incredibly well received...
