Eleanor the Great review – June Squibb tackles Holocaust survivor struggles in Scarlett Johansson’s uncertain directorial debut
Eleanor: A Mixed Bag of Emotions Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, based on a script by Tory Kamen, comes across as both sincere and sweetly acted. However, the film feels a bit strange and perhaps, naive in its exploration of its Holocaust theme. It seems to aim for sentimentality but skips over the more profound existential […]
The Chronology of Water review: Kristen Stewart makes a powerful impact with her directorial debut at Cannes
Film Adaptation of Lydia Yunavich’s Memoir Risten Stewart’s debut as a director brings to life Lydia Yunavich’s 2011 memoir, which dives into themes of abuse and resilience. The film, filled with intense emotions and painful experiences, captures the author’s journey toward reclaiming her narrative through the lens of literature. The narrative contrasts a current reality […]