The Long, Problematic History Of Rape Scenes In Film
WEBOct 26, 2017 · This scene contributes to the loaded history of films predominantly written and directed by men which depict rape as a spectacle. These sensational scenes reduce one of our society’s most horrifying realities to shock fodder. In “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Fincher prioritizes Bjurman’s abhorrent ecstasy over Lisbeth’s survival.
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‘Last Summer’ Trailer: Catherine Breillat Tackles Sexual Taboos In ...
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Here’s the synopsis from Cannes: ‘Last Summer’ follows Anne, a brilliant lawyer who lives with her husband Pierre and their daughters. Anne gradually engages in a passionate relationship with Theo, Pierre’s son from a previous marriage, putting her career and family life in danger. Our review from Cannes reads, “The bourgeois family ...
'See' Season 2: Jason Momoa's AppleTV+ Series Still Feels Like A …
WEBAug 27, 2021 · Eventually, whether you like it or not, pop culture is due to be yoked by the colossal presence of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” via an army of cynically motivated spinoffs set to air starting in 2022.(The preferred nomenclature, thanks to the magic of rebranding, is “successor series.”)
‘Stutz’ Review: Jonah Hill Deconstructs His Healing Process In A ...
WEBNov 16, 2022 · You might ask, how’s Jonah Hill doing these days?Because truthfully, if you lean in and think about it, we haven’t seen the actor on screen all that much since he seemingly pivoted to directing with his promising debut, “mid90s,” in 2018.In the four years since, we’ve seen him all of twice, smaller supporting roles in “The Beach Bum” and “Don’t Look Up,” a quick appearance ...
‘Leila’s Brothers’ Review: A Beautiful Drama About Family Ties …
WEBMay 27, 2022 · This year’s dark horse in competition at Cannes is easily “Leila’s Brothers,” Iranian writer-director Saeed Roustaee’s third feature and worthy follow-up to his intense 2019 cop thriller “Just 6.5.”With hints of “The Godfather” and Arthur Miller evident throughout, the drama is a sprawling tale exploring dysfunctional family dynamics, economic hardships, and generational wealth.
‘Bones of Crows’ Review: An Epic Tale Of Indigenous Resilience [TIFF]
WEBSep 10, 2022 · After the 2021 discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves on school grounds in British Columbia, the dark history of Canada’s residential school system and its traumatic impact on generations of Indigenous families once again became international news. Outrage and sorrow poured out from survivors across the country. The scandal even prompted Pope Francis to issue a formal apology for the ...
25 Essential Films About Corrupt Cops & Police Brutality - The …
WEBJun 25, 2020 · READ MORE: 22 Films About Rebellion, Protests & Civil Unrest. “ Bad Lieutenant ” (1992) It’s telling that the most loathsome character in the entirety of Abel Ferrara’s filmography also happens to be a police officer. This lieutenant isn’t just bad: he’s despicable, given to smoking crack, shooting heroin, berating his children ...
The Essentials: The Films Of Adam McKay - The Playlist
WEBDec 30, 2021 · Long before he directed “Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy,” a movie that shaped the sensibility of 2000’s screen comedy to an immeasurable degree, Adam McKay was already schooled in the art of making people laugh. As a young man, the Denver-born McKay cut his teeth at venerated Chicago comedy institutions, like Second City, IO, and Upright Citizens Brigade.
Supercut Of Scandalous Footage From Pre-Code Cinema - The …
WEBJun 17, 2016 · Supercut Of Scandalous Footage From Pre-Code Cinema. Samantha Vacca. June 17, 2016 3:59 pm. News. Sex sells. And that goes for all forms it comes in: music, fine art, and cinema. Nowadays, even incest doesn’t seem to shock us too much (looking at you, “ Game of Thrones “), but there was a time when even showing a bare midriff was ...