Posts tagged Cannes Film Festival

In my more than two years of working as the film critic for this newspaper, I have reviewed a variety of films, whether it be …

The year 2020. A year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this year, there was also the racial reckoning of the broken justice system that …

Camaraderie. Unity. Universal reliance.  These themes are explored in Matthew Rankin’s absurdist comedy-drama Universal Language, which premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight selection at last year’s …

“You failed.” “Yeah, but he failed with soul.” The aspiring artist. There are multiple types of them, including those who are humble and take a …

Pain.   Pure, unadulterated pain. Sometimes there is a film out there that leaves you with this feeling of absolute misery. “Emilia Pérez,” which won …

“You have to believe the illusion, or else you’ll go mad.” This quote is featured in a montage of Mumbai’s streets in Payal Kapadia’s “All …

“You’re not meant to be seen by human eyes.”  Certain memories can haunt the human mind. This aspect of human consciousness can result in a …

“When you give me health insurance, workers’ comp and a 401K, then you can tell me when I work.” This specific quote is said by …

“When does an empire die? Does it collapse in one terrible moment? No, no… But there comes a time when its people no longer believe …

“The one and only thing not to forget: You. Are. One. You can’t escape from yourself.” This ominous mantra lingers throughout “The Substance,” the sophomore …