François Ozon’s Laborious Camus Adaptation
First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular…
Gus Van Sant’s Miniature ‘Dog Day Afternoon’
It was “Dog Day Afternoon” in miniature, though with more loony-tunes firepower. On Feb. 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis,…
Sofia Coppola’s Fizzy Marc Jacobs Documentary Is Nostalgic ’90s Catnip for the Fashion Set
It’s a wonder that Marc Jacobs hasn’t yet had the glossy, big-screen fashion documentary treatment. Sure, there was…
Dwayne Johnson Rocks In Mark Kerr Biopic
On paper, The Smashing Machine sounds like an Oscar lock: a transformational performance by a much-loved star, in…
‘Kim Novak’s Vertigo’ Review: An Overly Fawning Tribute
Shown out of competition in Venice in conjunction with the festival giving a lifetime achievement award to its…
Dwayne Johnson in Benny Safdie MMA Film
Sticks, stones, body blows and multiple knees to the head may break his bones, but names are what…
Amanda Seyfried in Arresting Biopic
Those of us who first understood Shakerism not as a religious movement but as a mail-order furniture company…
Testament Of Ann Lee Director Calls For More Movies On Female Icons
Director Mona Fastvold sets down in Venice today with musical Golden Lion contender The Testament Of Ann Lee,…
Reviews, Reaction To Jim Jarmusch Film
Father Mother Sister Brother, the latest feature from veteran indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, launched this evening at the Venice…
A One-of-a-Kind Marianne Faithful Tribute Doc
An eternal “it girl” — charismatic, original and ahead of every curve right up until she died this…
Willem Dafoe in Poetic Character Study
There is an elegiac tone and a dash of wit in this lovely, small-scale film held together by…
Jude Law As Putin In ‘Wizard Of The Kremlin’: Reviews And Reaction
Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir…