Directed by Olivier Assayas In Clouds of Sils Maria, an actress holds on dearly to the past while considering taking a role in a remake of the film which first made her a star. With shades of Ingmar Bergman's Persona (1966), Maria (Juliette Binoche) spends most of her time with personal assistant, Valentine (Kristen Stewart), who pushes … Continue reading Clouds of Sils Maria (2014)
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Andre the Giant (2018)
Directed by Jason Hehir Andre the Giant charts the career and life of André René Roussimoff, a 7'4" wrestler from France who bridged the gap between the early, regional days of WWE and the national, cable-driven heights of the performative sport. Through the lens of his life the film discusses celebrity, myth, fame and the toll … Continue reading Andre the Giant (2018)
I Shot Jesse James (1949)
Directed by Sam Fuller I Shot Jesse James makes a melodrama out of Robert Ford's decision to kill famed outlaw Jesse James. Ford shoots James early in the film, hoping to reap the bounty placed on his head so that he can settle down with Cynthy, the woman he loves. After the murder, Ford watches … Continue reading I Shot Jesse James (1949)
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