Film review: The Invite
Olivia Wilde rebounds from a critical and public flop with a funny and entertaining character study about marriages.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film of the week: The Zone of Interest
Jonathan Glazer’s fourth film makes one of the most important artistic statements of the decade. And it comes exactly when we needed it the most.
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Film of the week: Fallen Leaves
In a week for emotionally manipulative romantic films, Aki Kaurismäki delivers the most earnest and deadpan of all.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film of the week: May December
Todd Haynes, with Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, returns with an off-beat, satirical take on why Hollywood destroys our idea of body image.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film of the week: Anatomy of a Fall
The winner of last year’s Palm D’Or is a French courtroom drama elevated by one of the best performances in recent memory.
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Film of the week: Priscilla
A gorgeous, well-acted homage to the personal and complicated nature of love
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film of the week: The Holdovers
Alexander Payne returns to a style in which he thrives, with Paul Giamatti reminding everyone why he’s one of the sharpest actors in Hollywood.
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Best films of 2023
LSJ chooses the 10 best films released in Australia during this calendar.
By Francisco Silva - 7 min read
Film of the week: Wonka
Timothée Chalamet brings back the charm to the Roald Dahl character, and shows his singing range, in this year’s most delightful holiday movie.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Films of the week: The Boy and the Heron, Master Gardener
The last great master of animation bows out, and one of the best American screenwriters powers through
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Films of the week: The Old Oak, Bottoms
Ken Loach draws the curtain on an impressive filmography, and Emma Seligman signs her second, and sadly disappointing, sophomore.
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read