Author: Craig Skinner

  • Risk – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    Laura Poitras’ Risk is a fascinating document and one that asks a great deal of important questions. Read More >

  • The Neon Demon – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    A frequently nasty film, The Neon Demon represents both the zenith and nadir of Nicolas Winding Refn’s career. Read More >

  • After the Storm – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    Hirokazu Kore-eda’s After the Storm is a subtly moving, witty and wonderfully observed human drama. Read More >

  • It’s Only the End of the World – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    It’s Only the End of the World, Xavier Dolan’s followup to the electric Mommy, is hysterical to the point of being utterly exhausting… Read More >

  • Julieta – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    Pedro Almodovar’s Julieta is a sumptuous but somewhat underwhelming film. Read More >

  • The Unknown Girl – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    The Unknown Girl certainly ranks as one of the weaker entries in the Dardenne brother’s, still stunning, careers. Read More >

  • The Red Turtle – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    The Red Turtle, Studio Ghibli’s first co-production, is a castaway picture that is a sublime achievement in both animation and storytelling. Read More >

  • Endless Poetry – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    Endless Poetry is almost certainly Alejandro Jodorowsky’s most emotionally wrought and touching film to date. Read More >

  • Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    “when you have subjects this fascinating and access this good, perhaps just sitting back and letting them tell their own stories is not such a bad way to go”… Read More >

  • Personal Shopper – Review (Cannes Film Festival)

    Whilst there are missteps in Personal Shopper, including some special effects moments that feel a tad silly even, there is more working here than isn’t. Read More >