Jeanne du Barry (2023), A Boring and Pointless Historical Farce
Promotion for Jeanne du Barry (2023) was confusing from the start, as all of the posters and teasers featured the
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A Philosophical Approach to Cinema
French Cinema
Space and Isolation in Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher
The Piano Teacher (2001) is a film directed by Michael Haneke, based on the 1983 novel of the same name
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Review: Paulette (2012), the Worst French Film Ever Made
France has produced some of the greatest actors, directors, and films of all time. French culture prides itself on the
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Review: The Disenchanted (1990) ★★½
Sometimes, you walk away from a piece of European Art Cinema and feel affected, for better or worse. Films like
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Review: Madame (2017) ★
Amanda Sthers’ romantic comedy, Madame, exemplifies just how pervasive American cinematic banality has become. Despite being written and directed by
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Review: The Nun (La Religieuse, 2013) ★★★★
Guillaume Nicloux’s dramatic film, The Nun (French Title: La Religieuse), based on the 1796 novel by Denis Diderot, is a
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Review: Nathalie… (2003) ★★★½
As an American, I always admire the cavalier attitude that the French seem to have toward sex. A friend of
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Review: The City of Lost Children (1995) ★★½
There is no denying that Terry Gilliam is a brilliant filmmaker, and he is deserving of the veneration and even
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Review: Copacabana (2010) ★★★½
It is always satisfying to see a supremely talented actor in role that fits their personality and abilities perfectly. Some
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Review: Time of the Wolf (Le Temps Du Loup, 2003) ★★★½
Anyone who has seen a Michael Haneke film has a pretty good understanding of his style. His camera always takes
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Review: Special Treatment (Sans queue ni tête, 2010) ★★★
There is no doubt that Isabelle Huppert is an extraordinarily talented actress and a modern staple of French cinema. From
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Review: The Death of Louis XIV ( 2016) ★★★★
There is something to be said for filmmakers who take a leap of faith with regard to form and editing.
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Confronting Rape in the New French Extremity
At times, how we go about interpreting films has little to do with story arc or character development, and more
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Review: Les Invites de Mon Pere (2010) ★★★½
Les Invites de Mon Pere, or My Father’s Guests, is a 2010 French comedy film, written and directed by Anne
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