Donald Clarke

Whingeing about cinema and real life since 2009

Cannes review of The Immigrant

James Gray, darling of Cannes, delivers a ho-hum meditation on the immigrant experience.

Cannes film Quiz for May 24th

They’ve all gone Cannes-mad, Ted. Even the quiz is about that blasted festival

Cannes review of Blue is the Warmest Colour

The lesbian drama from Abdellatif Kechiche features some astonishing acting

Is it Dern versus Douglas for best actor?

Two veteran American actors look set to fight it out for a Cannes award.

Robert Redford swans through Cannes

The blonde man gives out about America at his press conference

Cheers and Boos at Only God Forgives

There are hoots and hollers at Winding Refn’s revenge thriller. We loved it.

Cannes Review of Behind the Candelabra

Steven Soderbergh’s study of Liberace does not go easy on the late pianist.

The Screen International Grid

The trade paper has Inside Llewyn Davis ahead in the race for the Palme d’Or.