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Cannes Daily Round-Up: Day 4
Arts staff writers Steven S.K. Hao '18 and Tianxing V. Lan '18 recap screenings from the fourth day of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes Daily Round-Up: Day 5
Arts staff writers Steven S.K. Hao '18 and Tianxing V. Lan '18 recap screenings from the fifth day of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
'Loving' a Dramatic yet Tender Affair
Jeff Nichols's newest film—his second this year after “Midnight Special,” which debuted at the Berlin International Film Festival in February—is not so much about Loving v. Virginia as it is about the love story behind it. What results is among the director’s best work, beautifully acted and eloquently reticent.
This Time, 'The Nice Guys' Don’t Finish Last
If you’re expecting a daring and paradigm-shifting maverick of a film, this is not the movie for you. At the same time, the world needs films that simply make audiences laugh, and “The Nice Guys”—superbly executed and blissful to the point that it refuses to take even itself seriously—is just that.
Steven Spielberg Autograph
Steven Spielberg's autograph for Crimson Arts staff writer Steven S.K. Hao.
'The Student' Thrills and Enlightens
In “Uchenik (The Student),” Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov paints a haunting picture of a student’s violent descent into religious fanaticism and the horrific consequences that follow. But “The Student” is not a cautionary tale against piety—it is an admonition of obsession, and a powerful one at that.
'I, Daniel Blake' Powerful, Unflinchingly Honest
“I, Daniel Blake,” simply shot and minimally edited, is drenched in visceral and unadulterated realism. It is also one of the most powerful and moving films in recent memory.
'The BFG' Eschews Story for Effects
“The BFG” is a charming and captivating spectacle with strong performances to boot, but unfortunately it is unable to strike a balance between unadulterated fantasy and computer-generated wonder.
'Slack Bay' a Delightfully Absurd Affair
Stylish, hilarious and undeniably absurd, the newest entry in Bruno Dumont’s filmography is a fun-filled, laugh-out-loud romp—even when it’s not quite clear what’s happening.
'Café Society' Serves up Middling Charm
“Café Society” is a charming and enjoyable, if thoroughly unspectacular, ode to the Golden Age of American cinema—one that teases at a return to form for Woody Allen but ultimately falls just short.
Cannes Daily Round-Up: Day 1
Arts staff writers Steven S.K. Hao '18 and Tianxing V. Lan '18 recap screenings from the first day of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes Daily Round-Up: Day 2
Arts staff writers Steven S.K. Hao '18 and Tianxing V. Lan '18 recap screenings from the second day of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes Daily Round-Up: Day 3
Arts staff writers Steven S.K. Hao '18 and Tianxing V. Lan '18 recap screenings from the third day of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
'Money Monster' Delivers Solid—If Uneven—Thrills
There’s not a whole lot of originality to be found in actress-turned-director Jodie Foster’s “Money Monster”—it's a largely unambitious film that does little new. What it does do, however, it does reasonably well.
'You, Me and the Apocalypse' a Blast
"You, Me and the Apocalypse" shines with sharp performances, crisp dialogue, and a clever sense of humor.
