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Film Review – Virginie Efira Channels a Yearning for Motherhood in ‘Other People’s Children’

When an actress astounds in a particular role, it’s very worth watching for what they do next. Virginie Efira was a revelation (religious pun intended) in 2021’s Benedetta, directed by Paul Verhoeven, portraying a nun who believes herself to have true divine inspiration. She’s been touring the festival circuit since with Madeleine Collins and Paris…

Film Review – ‘Benedetta’ is a Mesmerizing Portrait of Religion, Romance, and Fervor

There are few things in this world that are as universal and influential as religion. Innumerable faiths have different visions of what a deity might look like, but many espouse fierce devotion and lifelong penitence for actions in front of an all-powerful being capable of eternal judgment. Countless wars have been started in the name…

Film at Lincoln Center Announces 
Main Slate Selections for The 59th New York Film Festival

FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCES MAIN SLATE SELECTIONS FOR  THE 59th NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL 32 features including new films from Pedro Almodóvar, Jane Campion, Jonas Carpignano, Joel Coen, Julia Ducournau, Bruno Dumont, Michelangelo Frammartino, Rebecca Hall, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Mia Hansen-Løve, Todd Haynes, Joanna Hogg, Hong Sangsoo, Tatiana Huezo, Radu Jude, Alexandre Koberidze, Kira Kovalenko, Nadav Lapid, Pietro…