Contributions from Elena Lazic | Little White Lies

Contributor Elena Lazic

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Review

Gifted

by Elena Lazic

Marc Webb follows up his Spider-Man movies with a sensitive and well-made tearjerker about a child genius.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people in embrace, man comforting woman with downcast expressions.
In Praise Of

How Straw Dogs exposed the hypocrisy of the New Man

by Elena Lazic

Despite accusations of misogyny, Sam Peckinpah’s domestic thriller is a feminist film in disguise.
Group of people watching a performance in a dark theatre with spotlights.

Is 4DX really the future of cinemagoing?

by Elena Lazic

This immersive motion picture technology promises to put viewers ​‘in the movie’ – but is it any good?
A man seated beside a black horse in a grassy field.
Festivals

The Rider – first look review

by Elena Lazic

Chloe Zhao’s hushed neo western offers a feminist perspective on a man in crisis.
A woman with short, wavy brown hair, wearing a black top with white trim, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
First Person

Hope Dickson Leach on the positive impact having children has had on her career

by Elena Lazic

The Levelling director speaks openly about the challenges of making work as a young mother.
A sleeping child wearing a red hooded jacket and holding a toy.
Home Ents

All-female horror anthology XX is a worthy project poorly executed

by Elena Lazic

Annie Clark makes her directorial debut in this convention-flipping collection of shorts.
A young woman with dark hair and a serious expression, wearing a black outfit.
Review

Lady Macbeth

by Elena Lazic

A stunning lead turn from Florence Pugh anchors this complex and compelling period drama.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman wearing a large pink hat with floral decorations, sitting at a table and looking thoughtfully off-camera.
Review

The Love Witch

by Elena Lazic

With this retro-styled gem, director Anna Biller provides a sumptuous response to ​’70s sexploitation horror.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Police officer in neon vest at Boston Marathon finish line.
Review

Patriots Day

by Elena Lazic

Mark Wahlberg and director Peter Berg combine forces for this rousing reenactment of the Boston Marathon bombing.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Enthusiastic man with arms raised in front of a McDonald's restaurant, celebrating "Minnesota is McDonald's country!" with a crowd of people.
Review

The Founder

by Elena Lazic

Michael Keaton turns the humble hamburger into big business in this supersized American Dream satire.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect