Contributions from Hannah Strong | Little White Lies

Contributor Hannah Strong

Hannah Strong is the Digital Editor at Little White Lies, and a culture critic just about everywhere. She is the author of Sofia Coppola: Forever Young and The Colours of Wes Anderson. Her third book, Yorgos Lanthimos: The Modern Prometheus, will be released in 2026.

Brown chicken with bright red comb and wattles facing camera, blurred coastal landscape with water and hills in background.
San Sebastian Film Festival

Hen – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

A plucky hen makes her way in the world in György Pálfi’s novel creature feature.
Close-up portrait of Théodore Pellerin with dramatic blue and orange lighting casting contrasting colours across face, emphasising bright blue eyes.
San Sebastian Film Festival

Lurker – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Théodore Pellerin shines in Alex Russell’s thriller about a young man’s parasocial relationship with a musician. 
Man holding fork near mouth, smiling broadly. Face illuminated with warm red lighting against dark background.
Venice Film Festival

Remake – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

In his first film in 14 years, Ross McElwee comes to terms with the death of his son Adrian, and what good documentary is in the face of heartbreak.
Black and white image of man with curly hair sitting at cluttered table, holding small object, with mug and glass beside scattered papers.
Venice Film Festival

In the Hand of Dante – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Julian Schnabel’s turgid adaptation of Nick Tosches’ 2002 novel recreates the experience of travelling through Dante’s Inferno for the viewer.
Woman holding film clapperboard reading "E0:61:4E:51" and "MARK JACOBS" whilst man with long dark hair sits behind her.
Venice Film Festival

Marc by Sofia – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Sofia Coppola presents an affectionate but unrevealing portrait of her friend, fashion designer Marc Jacobs.
Shirtless boxer sitting in ring corner receiving medical attention from trainer whilst another person tends to him between rounds.
Venice Film Festival

The Smashing Machine – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Benny Safdie delivers a knock-out with Dwayne Johnson starring as UFC pioneer Mark Kerr.
Woman with long brown hair in dark bodice and brown skirt, arms raised, surrounded by crowd in period clothing in dimly lit room.
Venice Film Festival

The Testament of Ann Lee – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Mona Fastvold’s musical account of religious leader Ann Lee and her chaste Shakers is a mesmerising but often perplexing yarn.
Two people in winter hats and coats face each other on snowy city street with blurred buildings and warm lights in background.
Venice Film Festival

Late Fame – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Kent Jones’ comedy about a long-in-the-tooth poet achieving recognition for a book he wrote in his youth talks a lot but doesn’t say anything.
Black and white image of person in dark clothing holding bright light source, standing against textured ceiling background.
Venice Film Festival

Ish – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Imran Perretta’s feature debut bursts with life thanks to its magnificent central performances. 
Woman and child embracing in garden with brick wall, green foliage, and wooden table in background.
Venice Film Festival

No Other Choice – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Park Chan-wook’s cutthroat satire sees a middle manager resort to desperate measures after he’s laid off from his job at a paper company.

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