by Joanna Orland The BFI London Film Festival has come to a close for another year.  The 59th edition had quite an impressive selection of 240 films in its lineup including opening gala Suffragette, closing gala Steve Jobs and other memorable movies such as The Lobster, Youth, Room, Beasts of No Nation, Son of Saul, […]

Directed by Todd Haynes Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara by Ruth Thomson Todd Haynes’ latest film Carol (read our review) is a visually stunning adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Price of Salt.  The film stars Cate Blanchett in the title role, and Rooney Mara as her lover. Our BFI London Film Festival interviews […]

    The programme for the 59th BFI London Film Festival has officially been unveiled.  The Festival will screen a total of 238 fiction and documentary features, including 16 World Premieres, 8 International Premieres, 40 European Premieres and 11 Archive films including 5 Restoration World Premieres.  There will also be screenings of 182 live action […]

by Joanna Orland Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes) is not only the most famous of film festivals, but it is also considered to be the most prestigious in the world.  From my extensive experience, I am fairly certain that it is also one of the largest. Boasting a fine selection of films in various […]

Directed by Todd Haynes Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara by Joanna Orland Todd Haynes beautifully directs this adaptation of author Patricia Highsmith’s 1950’s lesbian love story. The visuals are stunning, with Carol clearly being an excellent companion piece to Haynes’ other works Far From Heaven and Mildred Pierce.  The visuals alone provide enough of […]

by Joanna Orland My week in Cannes has come to an end, and while I didn’t see all of the films In Competition, I did manage my fair share.  Here is my personal top 10 of the films I did see, and my hopes / predictions for the film festival’s Competition prizes! — 10.  Valley […]