Eddington by Ari Aster
A review of Eddington by Ari Aster. If this film doesn’t convince you that Aster is a hack, nothing will. Premiered in the 2025 Cannes competition.
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Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll
A review of Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll. While the script is impressively balanced, and Léa Drucker is perfect in the leading role, the film is not that cinematic..
Two Prosecutors by Sergei Loznitsa
A review of Sergei Loznitsa’s Two Prosecutors which premiered in the competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Unfortunately, the film is far too academic.
Sound of Falling by Mascha Schilinski
A 1200 word review of Mascha Schilinski’s Sound of Falling, which is the most ambitious film screened in the Cannes competition since EO, three years ago.
Reedland by Sven Bresser
A review of Reedland, the stunningly shot debut feature by Sven Bresser, seen in the Semaine de la Critique section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Partir un jour
A review of the Cannes opening film Partir un jour (Leave One Day, which is the worst opening film in living memory.