Life is full of coincidences. Little and insignificant moments can and will define our entire paths in life.
Something as mundane as dropping your books in the middle of the road at night after a day of study can lead you to face the hardest heartbreak filled with sorrow and betrayal. Something so small can and will be life-changing.
Something as unexpected as hitting a dog with your car in the middle of the road at night after a hard-working…
In ordinary situations, endless conversations, and crowded places, we witness Delphine's never-ending circle of isolation and despair through her tormented vacation where the intensity of her feelings is both enchanting and heartbreaking to see, thanks to a wonderful and all-time best performance from Marie Rivière.
The Green Ray is probably one of the most interesting examinations about sincerity and honesty in the history of cinema. Minimizing any technical aspect, Eric Rohmer allows the conversations, most of them improvised, to flow…
Zola's greatest strength is self-awareness. the film knows what it is and the purpose it serves, as the original story is a glorified, messy account of somewhat exaggerated true events. that way, it allows itself to be as over-the-top as it pleases, thus creating a highly thrilling and exciting experience full of chaos and exhilarating comedy. the actual integration of Twitter throughout the whole narrative merging along with the editing and the characters' perspectives is also an impressive and inspired achievement that truly highlights Janicza Bravo's vision as a director.
"you look a lot like Whoopi Goldberg" is undoubtedly the best quote of 2021.
his motorbike, so rebellious and livid yet spirited and passionate. her island, so carefree and innocent yet fearless and charismatic. when a dream suddenly starts, then abruptly another emerges, blending completely. but what if it isn't a dream and, instead, is an ongoing memory, a recollection of vivid pictures that linger and somehow transcend reality. maybe dreams are part of our reality, or maybe memories are part of our dreams.
"and the two of us became the wind. she wasn't…
"Don't regret. Remember."
Céline Sciamma closes the decade with one of the most ravishing stories ever put on screen. Every frame in Portrait of a Lady on Fire feels like a painting full of charm, passion, elegance, and delicacy. It's truly a portrait. A portrait of persuasions and emotions; of love, desire, isolation, loss.
