People are misquoting Jonathan Glazer. He did not say he rejects his Jewishness, he said he rejects the use of his Jewishness to justify the deaths of 30,000 Palestinians.
Happy to report that
#TheBansheesofInisherin
is the most Irish thing I’ve ever seen. A haunting fairy tale about the horror of loneliness and coming to terms with the products of one’s time on earth. Also features a great Donkey performance.
Not only did Kerry Condon give one the best performances of the year, but Siobhán Súilleabháin is one of my most favourite film characters in recent memory.
So I saw Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’ (1985) on the big screen last night. It was brilliant, of course, and…like…he’s undisputedly the greatest director of all time right? The debate must be over.
Recommend 4 films directed by women
Beau Travail - Claire Denis
Strange Days - Kathryn Bigelow
The Ascent - Larisa Shepitko
Daughters of the Dust - Julie Dash