Contributor Manuela Lazic

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Festival

Knife + Heart – first look review

by Manuela Lazic

A thriller set in the 1970s world of Parisian porn tries to intellectualise its seedy story, but misses the mark.
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Festival

Yomeddine – first look review

by Manuela Lazic

This sweet but slight Egyptian road movie follows a leper and an orphan on the road to self-discovery.
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Review

That Good Night

by Manuela Lazic

John Hurt’s final screen performance is humorous and delicate, but isn’t enough to save this drab drama.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Opinion

Are superhero movies killing traditional screen acting?

by Manuela Lazic

As tentpole blockbusters expand and evolve, actors are having to flex their performance muscles in different ways.
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Review

Western

by Manuela Lazic

A solitary protagonist searches for human connection in this vibrant drama from director Valeska Grisebach.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Interview

Robin Campillo: ‘I love to film things that seem impure in cinema’

by Manuela Lazic

The Moroccan-born French director recalls the excitement of being a member of Act Up.
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Review

A Woman’s Life

by Manuela Lazic

Stéphane Brizé takes a soft approach to this adaptation of Guy de Maupassant’s tale of 19th-century womanhood.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Greatest Showman

by Manuela Lazic

Hugh Jackman brings boundless energy and enthusiasm to this crowd-pleasing circus musical.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Molly’s Game

by Manuela Lazic

Jessica Chastain plays real-life high roller Molly Bloom in this goofy gambling drama from Aaron Sorkin.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Interview

Griffin Dunne on acting, Joan Didion and his plans for an After Hours TV show

by Manuela Lazic

The actor, director and producer discusses his latest project and reflects on his remarkably varied career.

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