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Jaden S. Thompson
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Jacob Collier Concert Review: Rising Star Connects With His Audience In Boston
Collier's concerts are not just about showing off his wide-ranging talents, but about fostering meaningful engagement with his audience.
From Cannes: ‘Holy Spider' is a Grim Depiction of Patriarchal Violence
With Amir-Ebrahimi bold and arresting performance at the foreground, Abassi’s film is an unflinchingly grim depiction of the toll of patriarchal violence.
From Cannes: ‘Stars at Noon’ is a Well-Acted Yet Muddled Thriller-Romance
Denis’s latest effort is commendable for its exciting pace and distinctively sultry mood, but the romance at the core of the film is not strong enough to fully draw audiences into the muddled world of its underwritten protagonists.
From Cannes: 'Les Pires' Examines the Ethical and Personal Sides of Filmmaking
Writer-directors Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret craft a self-aware film that features sensitive performances, a touching emotional arc, and compelling commentary on the social responsibilities of filmmakers.
From Cannes: ‘Syk Pike’ is an Over-the-Top, Amusing Look at Narcissism
Though oftentimes over-the-top and surface level in its critique, “Syk Pike” is nevertheless a witty examination of narcissism, unabashedly holding up a mirror to humanity’s worst tendencies.
From Cannes: 'Frère et Sœur’ Takes Sibling Rivalry to the Extreme
Arnaud Desplechin’s latest film begins by thrusting viewers right in the middle of a hostile, tragic confrontation and maintains approximately the same level of melodrama for the entirety of its runtime.
From Cannes: ‘Close’ is a Heart-wrenching Portrayal of Boyhood Friendship
The film unravels into a complicated portrait of friendship and grief, illustrating with devastating poignancy how love and loss are inextricably linked.
From Cannes: ‘Aftersun’ is a Gorgeous, if Oblique, Portrait of Nostalgia
Charlotte Well's feature film debut is a deeply felt examination of familial connection, with all of its joys and complications.
From Cannes: ‘Plan 75’ is Haunting and Life-Affirming
Chie Hayakawa's latest paints a somber picture of old age, with a few pinpoints of hope interspersed throughout a slowly paced but artfully shot film.
From Cannes: ‘The Stranger’ is a Riveting True Crime Thriller with Depth
Director Thomas M. Wright's latest film is impressive in its formal execution as well as its buildup of suspense.