Kenneth Branagh‘s “A Haunting in Venice“: A Cinematic Reverie Introduction Early on in Kenneth Branagh‘s “A Haunting in Venice,” the haunting melody of “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis” transports viewers back to a bright and cheery vision of early 20th-century America. This choice of music, while incongruous with the dark and stormy Halloween night […]
Venice Film Festival: What to Watch For The Provocative Comedy: “Poor Things” The Venice Film Festival kicked off with the premiere of “Poor Things,” a new film by acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos, known for his dark and unconventional storytelling in movies like “The Favourite.” Starring Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, the film tells the story […]
