Contributions from Sophie Monks Kaufman | Little White Lies

Contributor Sophie Monks Kaufman

A person lying in the forest, face obscured, with hands grasping hair.
Festivals

Marguerite et Julien – first look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Anaïs Demoustier and Jérémie Elkaïm are perfectly cast in this rewarding tale of forbidden love.
Close-up black and white portrait of a woman wearing a headscarf, looking directly at the camera with a thoughtful expression.
Review

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

This monochrome Iranian vampire skater movie announces its director Ana Lily Amirpour as an exciting but wayward talent.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Woman in a yellow dress and sunglasses, standing in a dark setting.
Festivals

Youth – first look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The director of The Great Beauty returns with a gorgeous, flippant comedy on mortality with Michael Caine in the lead.
Colourful cartoon monster with large red fur, wide-open mouth displaying teeth, and bulging eyes against a vibrant, fantastical background.
Festivals

Inside Out – first look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Pixar’s delightful and sophisticated latest takes us on a dazzling journey into the mind of a child.
A middle-aged man in a suit and tie, gesturing enthusiastically with a fist raised.
Festivals

Mia Madre – first look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Nanni Moretti’s chronicle of the death of a filmmaker’s mother is continuously out of thematic focus.
Young woman in dark clothes excitedly reacting to something off-screen, smiling and gesturing with her hands.
Festivals

Amy – first look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Asif Kapadia’s melodramatic portrait of the late jazz singer fails to hit all the right notes.
A man sitting on the floor of a room, surrounded by caution tape and lit candles.
Festivals

One Floor Below – first look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Romanian New Waver Radu Muntean delivers a superlative twist on the murder mystery genre.
A young man wearing a navy blue jacket with branding, standing against a brick wall.
Festivals

Standing Tall – first look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Emmanuelle Bercot kicks off this year’s Cannes in blistering style with this sensitive delinquent drama.
A man in a denim shirt conducting an orchestra, with his arms raised holding a baton.
Film Music

James Horner reveals the story behind five of his classic film scores

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The lauded movie composer goes deep on Steven Spielberg, Terrence Malick and Rick Moranis.
A woman with red hair in a black leather suit, crouching in a fighting stance on a rocky surface.
Review

Avengers: Age of Ultron

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Joss Whedon has once again assembled a creamy cast to have a whole lot of fun with the blockbuster template.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect