Alongside the likes of John Woo and Ringo Lam, Johnnie To is undisputably one of the greatest Hong Kong action directors of all time. From 1993’s female-led martial arts tale
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Fernanda Torres gives a flawless rendition of a determined woman trying to hold it together and remain strong in the face of tightening contradictions.
Awards seasons can be treacherous – just ask Karla Sofía Gascón, the beleaguered star of Emilia Pérez, whose Oscar campaign has erupted in scandal after racially insensitive tweets from her
Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, 74, was clearly over the moon when his new feature, The Room Next Door, won this year’s Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. It represents