Tag: The Mother of All Lies

  • Sundance 2024 roundup

    Once again I’d like to thank the festival for allowing critics to participate remotely. I saw twenty films (three of which earlier in the year) and noticed some pleasing trends: a serious commitment to own-voice storytelling, a full understanding of the ramifications of violence combined with a refusal to let any perpetrators off the hook,…

  • Cannes 2023 roundup

    Ooh la la! I went to Cannes, baby!!! Of course, it was not nearly as glamorous as it might have been. I barely spoke to anyone on the ground; some mild chatting in various queues but otherwise went around in silence. Sad! Please invite me to your parties or to chat on your podcast, I’m…