Oslo, August 31st: Trier’s Second Film in Oslo Trilogy, which Beagn with “Reprise”

Oslo August 31st is the second film, along with Reprise (2006) and The Worst Person in the World (2021), in Trier’s Oslo trilogy. Grade: B+ The film pays homage to, and is loosely based on Pierre Drieu La Rochelle’s novel “Will O’ the Wisp” (1931) and Louis Malle’s featur, The Fire Within (1963). The film’s […]

Dreams: Norweigian Dag Johan Haugerud’s Second Panel in Queer Trilogy

Haugerud’s Oslo Trilogy — three loosely interconnected tales of modern attraction, titled “Sex,” “Love” and “Dreams” — demonstrates how voiceover can enrich a movie’s psychological dimensions.

Tomb Raider: Sophie Turner as Lara Croft–First Look

Turner is the latest high-profile actress to take on the role of Croft. The archaeologist and adventurer was previously portrayed on screen in two films by Angelina Jolie and in another by Alicia Vikander.

Marty Supreme: Director Josh Safdie Says A24 Reacted by Asking: “This Is a Mistake, Right?”

Safdie recalled that when A24 read the ending, studio execs asked him, “’This is a mistake, right?’”

Oscar Actors: Taylor, Teyana–Supp. Actress for P.T. Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”

Teyana Taylor s. Amy Madigan, Best Supp. Actressb for “One Battle After Another”