Contributor Manuela Lazic

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Interviews

Andrea Riseborough: ‘I get on a film set and brace myself to be patronised’

by Manuela Lazic

The British actor discusses her love of diving into a character and how she deals with everyday sexism in the film industry.
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Review

The Snowman

by Manuela Lazic

Michael Fassbender heads up this dodgy Nordic noir based on a novel by bestselling thriller writer Jo Nesbø.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Home Again

by Manuela Lazic

Reese Witherspoon plays an LA single mom to disastrous effect in Hallie Meyers-Shyer’s directorial debut.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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First Person

The Story of a Scene: David Lowery on A Ghost Story

by Manuela Lazic

The writer/director reveals how he convinced Rooney Mara to eat a pie for his haunting drama.
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Review

Hounds of Love

by Manuela Lazic

A gory, unexpectedly profound Aussie serial killer horror from actor-turned-director Ben Young.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Kedi

by Manuela Lazic

Istanbul’s feline residents take centre stage in this affectionate and charming documentary.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Interviews

David Michôd: ‘When your leaders lie to you all the time, you stop believing anything’

by Manuela Lazic

The Australian writer/director sounds off about his spiky military satire, War Machine.
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Festivals

The Day After – first look review

by Manuela Lazic

Another day, another delicate, insightful gem from Korean director Hong Sang-soo.
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Review

The Zookeeper’s Wife

by Manuela Lazic

They bought a zoo, and now the Nazis want it. Jessica Chastain stars in this soft-edged wartime drama.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Personal Shopper

by Manuela Lazic

Kristen Stewart excels in this strange, surprising and occasionally sublime film from Olivier Assayas.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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