Philip Bagnall

1 week ago | loudandclearreviews.com | Philip Bagnall

We interview director Sylvain Chomet about A Magnificent Life (Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol), making films in English, and the changes in the animation process. One of the highlights of this year’s Cannes Film Festival was a project that brought together two legends of French filmmaking from two different timeframes, and from two very different ways of making films. A Magnificent Life (Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol) tells the story of one of France’s most beloved artists.

1 week ago | loudandclearreviews.com | Philip Bagnall

Bi Gan’s Resurrection is an ambitious and evocative tribute to cinema through the ages. Just don’t expect it to make much sense. Writer & Director: Bi GanGenre: Sci-Fi, DramaRun Time: 160′Cannes Premiere: May 22, 2025 in competition (“Special Award” winner)U.S. Release Date: TBAU.K. Release Date: TBAA memo to the programmers at the Cannes Film Festival: keep the late night slots light and frothy, shall we?

2 weeks ago | loudandclearreviews.com | Philip Bagnall

With her uber-confident second feature film Sound of Falling, director Mascha Schilinski artfully dissects the 20th century in Germany. Director: Mascha SchilinskiGenre: DramaRun Time: 149′Original Title: In die Sonne schauenCannes Premiere: May 14-16, 2025U.S. Release Date: TBAU.K. Release Date: TBAThe title Sound of Falling is not a metaphor.

2 weeks ago | loudandclearreviews.com | Philip Bagnall

June Squibb is a hilarious delight in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great, helping it overcome contrived plotting. Director: Scarlett JohanssonGenre: DramaRun Time: 98′Rated: PG-13Cannes Premiere of Eleanor the Great: May 21, 2025U.S. Release Date: TBAU.K. Release Date: TBAJune Squibb has cornered the market on glorious grandmas striking out on their own. Her down-to-earth charm, coupled with her razor-sharp line readings, endear her to co-stars and audiences alike.

2 weeks ago | loudandclearreviews.com | Philip Bagnall

Joachim Trier delivers another portrait of modern familial angst with honesty and self-awareness in Cannes highlight Sentimental Value. Director: Joachim TrierGenre: Comedy, DramaRun Time: 135′Cannes Premiere: May 21, 2025Release Date: TBAIt’s getting late at the Cannes Film Festival, so anything that even threatens to tickle the tear ducts is liable to get a reaction out of the spent and jaded press corps.