Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste a perfect pairing: Hard Truths Review (2024)

The depths of Pansy’s (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) neuroticism and narcissism is captured in such a raw state by Jean-Baptiste’s masterful performance. Awe-inspiring, tour-de-force as the tornado that barrels through every situation. A Mike Leigh script that sits down and asks the difficult questions of why so much anger and pain. Leigh, subtly but effectively showcases what has made Pansy one of the most spittingly bitter characters in film history. … More Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste a perfect pairing: Hard Truths Review (2024)

Martin Scorsese captures the anger floating in the zeitgeist with “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Martin Scorsese captures the anger in the zeitgeist once again with ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ Projecting the type of American unrest and intensely uneasy feeling that persists. In one of Marty’s most invasive, deeply personal pictures, he personally signs his name with the closing of the film. Speaking to the weight behind this narrative and not undermining it with the dramatics of the picture. He emphasizes the suffering and most importantly, that nothing is seen nor heard and these ideologies continue to live on into the future … More Martin Scorsese captures the anger floating in the zeitgeist with “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Cannes 2023 Awards Live: Palme d’Or winner, Un Certain Regard

The 2023 Cannes film festival is coming to a close. The most prestigious film festival in the world, a two week trek through global cinema, will crown its champions of 2023. Last year, Ruben Östlund took the top prize for his social cocktail Triangle of Sadness, which went onto get Oscar nominated. His second Palme … More Cannes 2023 Awards Live: Palme d’Or winner, Un Certain Regard