Alex Ross Perry on his collaboration with Joe Swanberg, his cinematic reunion with Elisabeth Moss, the role of women in film, and the appeal of the indie. by Joanna Orland American independent filmmaker Alex Ross Perry has brought his latest film Queen of Earth to the 65th Berlinale Film Festival.  As a follow up to […]

Directed by Alex Ross Perry Starring Elisabeth Moss, Katherine Waterston and Patrick Fugit by Joanna Orland Queen of Earth is a psychological thriller about a very complex female friendship. Catherine (Elisabeth Moss) and Virginia (Katherine Waterston) have been best friends for most of their lives. Last year Virginia (“don’t call her Ginny”) was in a […]

Drinking Buddies Directed by Joe Swanberg Starring Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick and Ron Livingston by Joanna Orland Drinking Buddies is a smart and realistic portrayal of relationships and their complexities.  Director Joe Swanberg is credited as writer, but when discussing the film’s script, he’s admitted to never having before written one and heavily […]

by Joanna Orland & Ruth Thomson This year’s BFI London Film Festival was less of a star-studded affair, and more about the films themselves. Key films featured at this year’s festival, reminding the audience and the world that the BFI London Film Festival is a strong contender on the world’s film festival circuit. Highlights included […]