Cinéma / TV
When movie stars burn up the stage
The recent French translation of the memoirs of Al Pacino (Sonny Boy, 2024, Seuil) in which he extensively talks about his experiences at the theater shows how close the ties between cinema and theater are. It is especially true for movie stars, whereas this part of their career is often sidelined. Here are a few Read more
Cinematic encounter: Euzhan Palcy, a pioneer of Afro-Caribbean cinema, César and Oscar Winner
“Honorary Oscar winner, 1st black female director produced by a major & woman director winner of a Cesar.” Here’s what can be found about Euzhan Palcy on social media. But who is this cinematic figure whose film Sugar Cane Alley has left a lasting impact on generations of West Indians and achieved international success? The Read more
David Lynch, the disappearance of the master of art cinema
French version below January 2015. My family has a very specific ritual: every Saturday night, we used to watch a film or series. My parents suggested that my brother and I discover Twin Peaks. A simple pitch: Laura Palmer, a well-liked teenager, is found lifeless by the lake in Twin Peaks, a quiet town that Read more
Why won’t I go watch A Complete Unknown
(French Version Below) In recent years, biopics have become the undisputed star of the big screen. Every month, a new film promises to «reveal» the fascinating story of an icon (singer, sportsman, scientist or political figure). And yet, you always end up with a feeling of déjà vu. The biopic is always the same formula, Read more
A24 and the quick rise of a distributor that still has a lot to prove
The American company A24 has become a key player of the independent film scene thanks to strong artistic choices. However, the distributor still has many challenges awaiting. The first successes of a recent distributor Founded in 2012, the main purpose of A24 was to distribute independent films in theaters so they could meet their audience Read more
Manas, by Marianna Brennand
Manas, a Brazilian movie about the taboo of incest in the heart of the Amazonian forests, won the Audience Award at the Festival des 3 continents. Friday evening saw the closing ceremony of the Festival des 3 continents, the famous film festival in Nantes that has been celebrating the brightest films from Africa, Asia and Read more
Martin McDonagh: A Typically British Director or an American in Disguise?
Martin McDonagh: who is he? I wanted to write this article primarily to talk about Martin McDonagh, one of my favourite directors, whose talent, in my opinion, is not fully appreciated. He is a British Irish director, born to Irish parents but having spent part of his youth in England, where he began his career Read more
My favorite movie is a black & white, 4h50min long Hungarian film from the ‘70s.
This opinion piece was inspired by Internet trends and my own thoughts on what it is like to enjoy cinema in a perpetually judgmental world. In it, I consider the different contexts in which art can be perceived. Does art change people or do people change art? It has become commonplace to hear cinephiles being Read more
How Does The « Female Gaze » Reshape our Desires
On May 18, 2024, actress and director Noémie Merlant’s second feature film, The Balconettes, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows the story of three female best friends who become entangled in a macabre affair. In attendance (among others) were Merlant herself, co-screenwriter Céline Sciamma, and Justine Triet. The film explores the Read more
Sean Baker’s Cinema
The summer I turned 18, I was obsessed with the desire to watch an « original movie, » something unmatched by anything I had seen before, a film that would captivate me. I scoured streaming sites, refreshing the new releases page daily, when I stumbled upon Tangerine. The pitch immediately fascinated me: a transgender sex worker wandering Read more