You know something tragic is going to happen, or someone’s gonna die before the opening titles are finished. The two lovers in embrace, soft light, gentle music, pacing that is in no rush to get anywhere—all are hallmarks of a … Continue reading WE LIVE IN TIME
Reporting from the Telluride Film Festival. Cyrano feels like it should work. A musical retelling of Edmond Rostand’s 19th-century play set on the isle of Sicily with comedy, action, and romance. Starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Ben Mendelsohn, and Kelvin Harrison … Continue reading CYRANO
They’ll be love and laughterAnd peace ever afterTomorrow, when the world is free —Vera Lynn, “The White Cliffs of Dover” Frank (Lucas Bond) has come to Summerland. Sort of: Under normal conditions, he’d be living in London, but it’s World … Continue reading SUMMERLAND
When Ivan Locke left work, he had a family, a wife, a home, a job, and a claim in one of Europe’s future skyscrapers. By the time he reaches his destination, he will have lost it all. To borrow Tolstoy’s … Continue reading LOCKE
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