A Brazilian sci-fi dystopian drama sees an old soul finding freedom in the Amazon river, while a new Australian satirical comedy looks at the lives…
By Francisco Silva - 7 min read
A political thriller imagines how the rise of Putin mirrors the fall of Russian society. Jude Law mimics the Russian leader and Paul Dano represents…
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Christopher Nolan’s Oscar follow-up is an adaption of the father of all epics, in an undertaking that is as visually impressive and artistically relevant.
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Kristen Stewart headlines a pumping high-octane thriller, while a little Australian horror does a lot with very little. Plus a ticket giveaway for the upcoming…
By Lucy Nixon and Francisco Silva - 7 min read
Picking up seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, this year’s ceremony belonged to the epic biopic.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
A sequel for the fans that is as epic, grandiose, and bloated as promised.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
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
In a week for emotionally manipulative romantic films, Aki Kaurismäki delivers the most earnest and deadpan of all.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Sigrid Nunez signs a COVID novel that has the same kind of humour, observation and literary references her fans recognise.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
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
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
A gorgeous, well-acted homage to the personal and complicated nature of love
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
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