Review: ‘The Son’ Stunningly Misses the Mark on Depression and Those It Affects

Hot off The Father and its Oscar success Florian Zeller stood a strong chance to become the next Sam Mendes. His ability to tackle dark, emotional family drama quickly made him a sought-after auteur. The direction of The Father surprised many, and he quickly began production on his follow-up, The Son. Based on another one … Continue reading Review: ‘The Son’ Stunningly Misses the Mark on Depression and Those It Affects

Review: ‘Capernaum’ Launches Nadine Labaki Into the Limelight

There are few directors who can competently direct children. Frankly, it can be a tiring and thankless job. If the child actor cannot give you what you need, it can actually sink a film. Yet few children have the ability to process and emote the way that mature adults can later in life. This puts … Continue reading Review: ‘Capernaum’ Launches Nadine Labaki Into the Limelight