Cannes 2023 Review: The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer
Synopsis: The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. “The Zone of Interest” is the very reason cameras were brought into existence. There was no visual horror provided in this film but it captivated my senses with
Review: Parallel Mothers – Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar latest films all hit very much the nerve of what I search for in movies. And his latest entry “Parallel Mothers” is no exception, moreover an honest portrait that captures the emotional complexity of motherhood through its masterful use of color. Almodóvar is known for his vibrant and bold use of color in
“Babylon” Review: In the frenzy of the most chaotic ecstasy
If there is one film that has defined my life for the last few years without having seen it, it is “Babylon” by Damien Chazelle. When news broke to the public in July 2019 that Damien Chazelle would be collaborating with Emma Stone once again and the two would be teaming up to bring a
“Bones and All” Review: The bloodiest romance of the year
She lies there on the floor of the room, still and barely moving. Her gaze is gentle, almost innocent. A girl is next to her; pretends to be interested in what happened in her past. But Maren herself knows that she is only fooling her. She hardly remembers herself. And the fragments her brain can
“Aftersun” Review: A moving time capsule
[*CLICK*… Start recording] You press the red button, the shot shakes as you try to figure out how to zoom properly. You stare past the camera into space, realizing nothing will ever be the same again. Once the realization hits and you understand what it means, the heaviness in your chest sets in. Leaving behind