François Ozon’s latest is nothing revolutionary, but provides a good, fun, time as it rolls through its ridiculous plot of a crime wrongly claimed, with charming performances from its leads. ★★★☆☆ It’s a story we’ve seen countless times, in both true crime stories and the glittering portrayals of fictional crimes in Hollywood. If there’s one […]

The recent casting of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation highlights issues of whitewashing and Hollywood’s historical casting issues. In her book Wuthering Heights in 1847, Emily Brontë describes Heathcliff as “a dark-skinned gypsy in aspect, in dress and manners a gentleman.” It is unlikely that many people would […]

Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash made its return to the big screen this September, marking its 10th anniversary. This 2014 psychological drama has earned its place as one of the best films of the 21st century and, as his debut feature, skyrocketed Chazelle’s career. Though a decade has passed since its release, the film feels more relevant […]