Rounds off the trilogy with the beloved characters having aged… and having lived in this bittersweet finale.
Tag / France
At Eternity’s Gate (2018)
Schnabel’s latest is about capturing the psychological essence of Van Gogh’s ingenuity/insanity – it may take a while to get into some kind of momentum, but Willem Dafoe’s fascinating performance helps it through its less than invigorating portions.
Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The (2007)
Julian Schnabel’s work here is sublime and powerful, so is his lead actor Mathieu Amalric in one of 2007’s finest performances.
Fanny (1932)
A great follow-up to “Marius”—hilarious, dramatic and features superb performances.
Godard’s Passion (1982)
Could be one of Godard’s most beautifully-shot films, but its experimental use of unsync dialogue combined with a fragmentary and obtuse narrative makes this challenging to appreciate.
Claire’s Camera (2017)
Too loose and low stakes a film to work in a meaningful way—this is a disappointing effort by Hong Sang-soo.
Personal Shopper (2016)
Olivier Assayas’ beguiling take on the ‘ghost story’, made with a blend of sensuality and tension, and backed by a stirring turn by Kristen Stewart.
