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‘May December’: A Breathtaking Film by Todd Haynes Explores Intergenerational Sex

“May December” is another breathtaking offering from Todd Haynes, who has a natural tendency to portray characters on the verge of suffocation, emotional as well as physical. From his earliest films like “Poison“ and “Safe,” toxicity has been a favorite trope of this auteur, but the pathology of love and lust has never been portrayed…

The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar, Wes Anderson Returns To Roald Dahl’s Universe With A Spellbinding Adaptation

In 1977 Roald Dahl released The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar in a collection of seven short stories. A few decades later, the tale written by the illustrious children’s novelist is adapted for the silver screen by the master of escapist pastel-hued motion pictures: Wes Anderson. The Texan filmmaker has strongly advocated for the English-author’s…

Todd Haynes and Joaquin Phoenix To Collaborate on 1930s-era Gay Love Story

The latest news from Cannes is that Todd Haynes and Joaquin Phoenix are set to collaborate on a gay love story set in Los Angeles of the 1930s. As the acclaimed indie filmmaker told Eric Kohn of IndieWire this week: “I have more features planned. I have also episodic projects coming that are planned, that…

Sundance Film Festival Review: Festival Favorite ‘Navalny’ is a Gripping Documentary Thriller

Mounting a campaign against a powerful regime in any environment can be a challenge. But when the reason for action is because of widespread corruption, it’s a battle that may be impossible to win since the other side will be willing to take any and all necessary action, regardless of its legality. The current state…