If we still needed proof that despite his prolific career, Richard Linklater is a versatile filmmaker, this year he returns with two very different and yet not so different films.
The passing of Brigitte Bardot has prompted many people to wonder, “Um… Why was she famous again?” After all, she hadn’t made a movie since 1973, and whenever her name
7.5
How much you enjoy it may depend to some extent on what you thought of Breathless (if you’ve seen it), and whether you agree with the auteur theory …
6
... tiring and overbearing ...
The gathering storm of dissent towards French President (General) Charles de Gaulle’s increasingly authoritarian government exploded in May 1968, in Paris particularly, as trade unions joined forces with the student
When Thierry Fremaux announced the 2025 Cannes programme last month, he was aware that the festival had enjoyed huge successes in recent years, most notably in 2024 with Sean Baker’s
... not for all tastes but those who do connect with it will likely want to revisit again and again to spend time with its two magical protagonists.
So Frenchy, so chic.
Other, less important films have also been added.
...offers ample indulgence for film fans and Francophiles alike.