Netflix pushed the boundaries of special effects in the film The Irishman, by digitally aging down its main actors, including Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. This technical feat, achieved by Industrial Light & Magic, allowed the stars to traverse half a century of history on screen, sometimes appearing 30 years younger. In … Read more
Her offers a unique perspective on science fiction: far from dark futures, its pastel and gentle universe explores the intimate relationship between a man and artificial intelligence. In this film by Spike Jonze, the art direction plays a key role in creating an atmosphere that is both warm and melancholic. The hero, Theodore (masterfully portrayed … Read more
Sam Mendes made a strong impression in 2020 with 1917, a war film that gives the illusion of a single continuous shot. This bold choice immerses the viewer directly into the intensity of a mission during the First World War, featuring two British soldiers in a race against time. This immersive staging is not by … Read more
Alfonso Cuarón, acclaimed Mexican director, has chosen with “Roma” to mix wide framing with a moving intimacy. This film, awarded at the Venice Film Festival and at the Academy Awards, depicts a family from Mexico City in the 70s, highlighting the character of Cleo, the maid played by Yalitza Aparicio. Cuarón’s trick: never placing Cleo … Read more
Let’s dive back into the black ocean of suspense created by Jaws, the film that revolutionized the maritime thriller without ever clearly showing its protagonist, the shark. Released in 1975, this classic by Steven Spielberg transformed our fear of water into a true oceanic terror. Imagine an invisible monster, a creeping aquatic shadow, signaled only … Read more
The osmosis between the invisible and fear finds its master in Alien, a masterpiece by Ridley Scott released in 1979. In this classic of horror cinema and science fiction, the terrifying force of the xenomorph lies less in its appearance than in the fear of the off-screen, that invisible space where danger lurks before striking. … Read more
The Silence of the Lambs captivates from the very first minutes with a chilling face-to-face encounter between Clarice Starling, a young FBI recruit, and Hannibal Lecter, the infamous serial killer with a deadly gaze and diabolical intelligence. This power struggle unfolds in a shot/reverse shot dynamic, intensifying the psychological terror that emanates from the glass … Read more
Gladiator continues to fascinate more than two decades after its release thanks to its thrilling final duel between Maximus and Commodus. This fight, choreographed with precise timing, derives its impact not only from the action but also from a carefully crafted emotional build-up. From the very first seconds of this scene, the viewer is drawn … Read more
In Inception, Christopher Nolan immerses us in a true labyrinth of dreams where crossed realities and dreamlike mirrors intertwine. This 2010 film explores the manipulation of dreams, a universe where each level is a world unto itself, where time stretches, and where the rules seem both rigid and flexible. Far beyond a simple Hollywood adventure, … Read more
In 2017, a film completely redefined the codes of horror cinema by skillfully blending suspense and social critique. Jordan Peele, until then a recognized comedian, directed Get Out: a psychological thriller that dissects the social tension related to racism by placing the viewer in a universe where the slightest smile hides an insidious family trap. … Read more
