David Cronenberg, Canada, 1996 When this film first shocked everyone at Cannes 25(!) years ago, someone asked J. G. Ballard, … More
Tag: CineRenoir
Nuevo Orden
Michel Franco, Mexico, 2020 It starts out with the kind of wedding reception you’d like to be invited to. In … More
Deseando Amar
or In The Mood For LoveWong Kar Wai, China, 2000 I thought I’d already seen this but I hadn’t. It’s … More
Saint Maud
Rose Glass, UK, 2020 I’m so sorry if you are unable to go to the cinema right now. It was … More
Corpus Christi
Jan Komasa, 2019, Poland This was worth a trip to the cinema! The film connects us with our striking-looking young … More
Papicha
Mounia Meddour, Algeria/France, 2019 This is the story of a strident young woman caught up in a society that is … More
Under The Skin
Jonathan Glazer, 2013, UK I went to the cinema! First time since… March, I guess. They tempted me back with … More
Jojo Rabbit
Taika Waititi, USA, 2019 It’s a fine line to walk, making a comedy about Nazi Germany near the end of … More
The Lighthouse
Robert Eggers, USA/Canada, 2019 Two lighthouse keepers brooding on a wet and gloomy rock in 1890 Maine. Clearly, this is … More
Parasite
Bong Joon-ho, South Korea, 2019 I find Korean cinema so refreshingly unusual, and previous films from this director are among … More