French queer auteur François Ozon is always full of surprises . His prolific output of films has ranged from the very profound and serious to the outright camp, and never failing to delight even with his less successful films. He changes tack again with his latest movie an engrossing take on a-ripped-from-the-headlines story that … Continue reading
This excellent ‘comedy of manners’ movie set in Paris is about Manu, a Pediatrician in his mid 40’s with a very successful life, who desperately wants to be a Dad even though his determination causes him to break up with his longstanding partner Philippe a Lawyer who has no paternal instincts at all. Like Florida, … Continue reading
This sophomore feature from American filmmakers Gabriel Abrantes, and Daniel Schmidt is a joyous bizarre tale that is a result of their wonderfully warped imagination. It won’t play well with everyone but if you get pulled in by their sheer lunacy you will so love how it all pans out. It’s the tale of Diamantino (Carloto Cotta) the … Continue reading
Bernard Arnault, the CEO of LMVH took a year to decide on who to appoint as the new Creative Director of DIOR after the unceremonious firing of John Galliano for his very public display of anti-semitism (alleged). The interim in-house designer’s collection had been very poorly received so Arnault knew that he had to … Continue reading
Gift wrapped in sex, perversity and symbolism Don’t Look Down tells a simple truth: It’s hard to let go of a grudge because it’s easier to have someone else to blame when love does not go as wished. The film ticks out a countdown like a highly structured piece of conceptual theater. Olivier Ducastel … Continue reading