There is no shortage of reasons for women everywhere to vent their frustrations through colorful language. It requires no justification, and can even add a bit of spice to life. If you need a film to drive this point home repeatedly, like a profanity-filled public service announcement promoting freedom of speech, the breathlessly comedic British … Read more
Zhang Lu, a Chinese director, brings to the screen a contemporary drama “The Shadowless Tower” that subtly reveals its characters through a series of understated interactions and moments. Zhang’s approach is to slowly unveil the insightful aspects of the characters, specifically focusing on a middle-aged man from Beijing who is grappling with his past and … Read more
Liam Neeson and his “specialized skillset” may be an overused trope, but it’s undeniable that the star has made a name for himself with this persona over the last decade and a half, with numerous roles in action thrillers. Neeson has taken bloody vengeance in various settings – on a train, a plane, in snowy … Read more
Drag artistry, in its most revealing form, underscores the critical role of performance in our daily lives. This is most evident when considering gender. Wigs, high heels, and cosmetics significantly underscore femininity as a contrived construct, as deliberately on display in the streets as it is on stage. In “Femme,” the first feature from Sam … Read more
Time has a way of increasing the monetary value of objects that we leave behind. Items that were once brand new become antiques over the years – like the Etruscan artifacts that were unearthed after being hidden for thousands of years in Alice Rohrwacher’s film “La Chimera.” The film is a radiant piece of art, … Read more
A Unique Lens Luc Besson’s films often operate on a distinct level of their own. His action-packed thrillers such as “The Professional” and “Lucy” may be set in the real world, but Besson has a knack for presenting them in an alternate universe, fueled by the whimsical and escapist allure of movies themselves. This could … Read more
Welcome to Screen Gab, your weekly digest for everything related to the fascinating world of television, just in time for the resurgence of “pre-prestige TV”. This week, we’re delighted to have John Larroquette, the esteemed actor of “Night Court”, join our Guest Spot. Larroquette will share his insights on his favorite films and TV shows, … Read more
Upon viewing a movie by Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher, actor Josh O’Connor felt he had discovered a director who fulfilled all his cinematic desires. The film was Rohrwacher’s 2018 production, “Happy as Lazzaro.” This movie, which tells the tale of a farmhand who strikes up a friendship with a wealthy landowner’s son and then journeys … Read more
The opening act of “Merrily We Roll Along,” a musical created by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, which is currently experiencing a triumphant comeback on Broadway, explores the essence of old friendships. According to Frank (played by Jonathan Groff), “Old friends live and let live, while good friends expose your falsehoods.” Mary (portrayed by Lindsay … Read more
Renowned actress Halle Berry divulged that a herpes misdiagnosis three years back inspired her to use her influence to aid other women dealing with menopause. The 57-year-old Academy Award winner narrated the graphic incident of her misdiagnosis that happened after a passionate encounter with her boyfriend, Grammy-award winning artist Van Hunt. Speaking candidly about her … Read more
