I attended a special Father’s Day UK screening of the film this past weekend and was impressed by the hold ‘Elio’ had on the younger audiences. But the story has completely changed from the one announced in 2023 — from “sci-fi horror” to a lighthearted, yet meaningful comedy adventure about a little boy’s need to be accepted.
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Rodrigo Santoro and Denise Weinberg in a scene from ‘The Blue Trail’ by Gabriel Mascaro
A [feminine] case for 'The Blue Trail' by Gabriel Mascaro
While another Cannes title may be a heavy contender for Brazil’s submission to the Best International Feature Film category for the Oscars this year, I would argue that the reason the previous Brazilian film fared so well in last year’s award season race is one: an extraordinary woman at the center of its story.
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Richard Linklater's 'Hit Man' is an all around hit you should watch in cinemas, and on Netflix
Here are a few reasons why… One hint? Glen Powell smolders. You’re welcome.
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'Maestro' -- A personal review
Once the absurd discourse about Bradley Cooper’s nose will have finally quieted down, those who have been lucky enough to have watched ‘Maestro’ on the big screen will realize they’ve witnessed a masterpiece.
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Awards hopefuls, indie gems and streaming must-watches: My BFI London Film Fest wish list
There is just so much good stuff screening at this year’s London Film Festival — from a documentary about a nearly-cancelled forever fashion icon, to a film featuring Austin Butler and Michael Shannon as bikers, to MENA gems, Oscars and Golden Globes hopefuls and indie treasures. So buckle your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy fortnight.
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