Alexander Payne

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THE HOLDOVERS: A Cozy Christmas For Lonely Souls
THE HOLDOVERS: A Cozy Christmas For Lonely Souls

The Holdovers is overflowing with gentle warmth and biting humor, making for a perfect Christmas movie and an easy go-to cheer-up picture.

New York Film Festival 2023: ALL OF US STRANGERS
Heartland International Film Festival 2023: ALL OF US STRANGERS, THE HOLDOVERS, FANCY DANCE, & SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING

The 2023 Heartland International Film Festival has come to a close, but I’ve got one last report on some of the big titles that ended the festival.

DOWNSIZING: Grand Potential Is Lost Through Miniaturized Scope
DOWNSIZING: Grand Potential Is Lost Through Miniaturized Scope

Despite some wonderfully imaginative special effects, Downsizing falls short due to its unfocused nature, an underdeveloped love story, and some feeble attempts at social satire.

The Beginner's Guide: Alexander Payne, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Alexander Payne, Director

Alexander Payne’s films are diverse yet also share similar directorial trademarks, including the focus on middle-aged, neurotic protagonists, loss of a loved one, existential crises, and more; here is a rundown of his more than two decades in the industry.

A Place For Black & White In A World of Color
A Place For Black And White In A World of Color

We examine how films have changed their use from black and white to color, as well as how it has continued to be used today.

DOWNSIZING Trailer
DOWNSIZING Trailer

Blending science fiction, social satire, comedy, and drama, Downsizing promises a lot, even for a director like Alexander Payne.

BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL Week 5: The End Of The Festival
BFI London Film Festival Week 5: The End Of The Festival

In this final report, the Film Inquiry team sums up their last film-watching experiences of the BFI London Film Festival.

Toronto International Film Festival 2017 Report Part 7: Finis For Another Year
Toronto International Film Festival 2017 Report Part 7: Finis For Another Year

In his final Toronto International Film Festival report of the year, Tomas Trussow looks at Downsizing, Disobedience and The Death of Stalin.