Cannes: National Gallery review
Frederick Wiseman’s astonishing new documentary, National Gallery, opens with two of the staff from the National Gallery in London discussing the role of the institution and the ways the public use it. On one side of the debate is Nicholas Penny, the director of the National Gallery, and on the other is a woman who … Read more
Terracotta: Special ID review
Much of Donnie Yen‘s recent success has been with a series of big budget, historical or fantasy features, so it’s almost a little surprising to see him in modern day dress and starring in a reasonably glossy crime flick. Special ID also asks Yen to deliver a performance with significant range, and that’s also a … Read more
I Declare War review
There are only four rules in ‘War,’ or at least this particular war. 1. The generals pick teams and a base. You cannot move base. 2. When you are shot you are paralysed until you count off ten steamboats. 3. When you are hit with a grenade you are dead. Go home. 4. You win … Read more
Cannes: Charlotte Gainsbourg discusses Imcompresa, finding authority and Lars von Trier
Charlotte Gainsbourg appears in Incompresa, the latest feature by Asia Argento, as the cruel mother of the film’s lead character. She very graciously sat down for a chat about the film during the Cannes film festival. Beyond Incompresa, we also got talking about why she choses certain roles, her experience working with Lars von Trier … Read more