The Charm of “non-biopic” Biopics and the Consequences of Ruthless Ambition in “Marty Supreme”
“Timothée Chalamet is made for this role… He is in full control of the magnetism he utilises to disarm Marty’s opponents no matter if it’s a potential sponsor or a short-lived fling, but with his body language he occasionally smoothly slips into a “leakage” of despair and anxiety. Enthralling, the audience almost enters a toxic relationship with Marty through Chalamet’s nuanced portrayal, luring us to look past his behavior and root for his atonement.”
Iveta covers Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme”.
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In Retrospect: Edinburgh Film Festival
Iveta looks back on the films and Q+A’s that she attended at the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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Legacy, Industry, and “28 Years Later” – Danny Boyle at the James Joyce award Q+A
According to a French journalist Danny Boyle himself encountered on a press tour, he is a director who makes the same films over and over again, just looking slightly different – always following a young man (at this point apparently she rolled her eyes) always overcoming impossible obstacles. And Danny Boyle apparently couldn’t agree more, […]
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“Pink Parts” – Interview
Iveta sits down in conversation with Alicky Hess and Tessa Walsh about their play “Pink Parts”, that premiered at SCENE + HEARD festival.
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The Blessing and the Curse of Sisterhood in Ariane Labed’s “September Says”
“Their co-dependency doesn’t seem to be a natural occurrence, but an artificially maintained state by both parties, leading to that unhealthy symbiotic lifestyle… Their mother seems to be another factor since while physically present, she’s still somehow distant. In fact, September’s behaviour towards the young July seems to mirror the way their mum treats September herself.”
Iveta reviews debut feature, “September Says”.
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Bring Them Down – Film Review
“The nonlinear narrative structure allows to explore Abbott and Keoghan’s characters’ inner world separately while adding some more depth , yet it makes it slightly disjointed. This leads to the pacing dragging at times, however it never loses the attention of the audience because of the constant tense build-up of sombre ambiance.”
Iveta reviews Bring Them Down.
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Beating Hearts- Film Review
“It’s clear to see Lellouche cares so much as the film is wonderfully directed and there are many stand out scenes such as the dance sequence… representing the inner world of both Clotaire and Jackie once they realise their feelings are mutual.”
Ivie reviews Beating Hearts which played at the IFI’s French FIlm Festival.
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Anora- Film Review
“From the very first shot Anora is not shying away from what it’s about to offer the audience. Not only is it a close dissection of the life of a sex worker, but also the life of a second-generation immigrant.”
Iveta talks about latest Palme d’Or winner “Anora”.
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