Girl With the Needle, The: Magnus von Horn’s Timely Abortion Drama (Cannes Film 2024, Good if Not Great Films) (Abortion, Adoption)

In Magnus von Horn’s urgently timely drama, The Girl With the Needle, Vic Carmen Sonne delivers a powerful performance as a seamstress in post-World War I Copenhagen.

Movie Sars: Child Stars–Cristina Ricci, from “Addams Family Values” to

Cristina Ricci Close-up of Christina Ricci as Wednesday in Addams Family Values Christina Ricci’s child star career began with standout performances in films like The Addams Family and Casper, where her talent and on-screen presence shone through. As she transitioned to more mature roles, Ricci garnered critical acclaim for her performances in films like The Ice Storm, The Opposite of […]

Oscars 2024: Best International Feature–Frontrunners

Oscars 2024: Best International Feature–Frontrunners

Indie Directors: Holofcener, Nicole–Interview (State of Indie Cinema in Age of Streaming)

Indie Film: “Everybody’s running scared, and there are generally six actors that will get you the financing you want”–

Cukor, George: Hollywood’s Best Actors Director–Fontaine, Joan (“The Women,” 1939)

“I learned more about acting from one sentence of George Cukor than from all my years of acting lessons,” said Joan Fontaine, who had a supporting but significant role in the 1939 The Women.