Contributions from David Jenkins | Little White Lies

Contributor David Jenkins

Review

Joker

by David Jenkins

Todd Phillips’ supervillain origin story strains so hard for seriousness and relevance that it cracks into a million pieces.

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Review

Judy

by David Jenkins

Renée Zellweger returns from the wilderness with a performance of awe-striking confidence and emotion.

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Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Large group of people in red clothing exercising in a park, with pushchairs and children present.
Review

Normal

by David Jenkins

This short documentary essay critiques enforced gender roles in Italy, but is very snobby in doing so.

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Review

Ad Astra

by David Jenkins

James Gray hits the jackpot by sending a never-better Brad Pitt on a voyage of discovery to the outer edges of the solar system.

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Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Interviews

Terry Zwigoff: ‘Hollywood responds to the three Bs: bravado, bluster and bullshit’

by David Jenkins

We talk to the director of 2001 comedy masterpiece Ghost World ahead of an immersive London screening and soundtrack re-release.
Review

For Sama

by David Jenkins

This tough but vital documentary depicts the savage bombardment of Aleppo from a female perspective.

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Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Festivals

Venice Film Festival 2019: the awards

by David Jenkins

As Lucrecia Martel’s jury deliver their verdict, here’s a rundown of all who won the big prizes on the Lido this year.
Festivals

Babyteeth – first look review

by David Jenkins

Shannon Murphy’s eloquent comic debut offers a unique take on terminal illness and drug addiction.
Festivals

About Endlessness – first look review

by David Jenkins

The great Swede Roy Andersson concentrates his style to its tragicomic essence – with spectacular results.
Festivals

The Painted Bird – first look review

by David Jenkins

Mass walk-outs greeted this gruelling but brilliant literary epic about a young lad’s journey through hell.

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