QUEER (R) Dir. Luca Guadagnino Trippy, boozy, and devastating trip into a very gay ‘heart of darkness’ that shines a light on what it means to find acceptance from within. Grade (4.0/ 5.0) Luca Guadagnino’s Queer dives into the semi-autobiographical material of William S. Burroughs’ novella of the same name by introducing us to […]
Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino, stands out as a unique cinematic exploration. It delves into the intricacies of relationships, all set against the high-stakes backdrop of a tennis tournament. The film’s cast, including Zendaya (Dune, Spider-man), Josh O’Connor (The Crown, Emma), and Mike Faist (West Side Story), brings a compelling mix of competition and intimate
Luca Guadagnino may be most well-known for his critically acclaimed adaptation of André Aciman’s Call Me By Your Name, but his work has spanned many genres and subjects. His twisty psychological drama A Bigger Splash starred Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes as former lovers with unfinished business on a gorgeous Italian holiday. His limited series
mother! [sic] was the most hated (and the most walked out of) movie of 2017. This year’s Suspiria may twice as hated with twice the foot traffic demanding a refund. Italian director Luca Guadagnino had already started this his fifth feature with Tilda Swinton before his surprise success and acclaim over last years Call Me By Your Name. It’s being described as an
Topping last years, A Bigger Splash, Italian director Luca Guadagnino has created nothing short of a masterpiece in adapting André Aciman’s novel of the same name. In a screenplay by James Ivory, Call Me By Your Name is one of the most honest coming of age stories I’ve ever witnessed. The entire film is anchored
Sometimes you just need a vacation from summer blockbusters and special effects. Rare is there a film that can offer sexy scenery and bodies combined with great performances and a compelling narrative. Yet, Italian film A Bigger Splash offers all that. Director Luca Guadagnino has worked with Oscar winner Swinton (Michael Clayton, Snowpiercer) many times,