John Turturro

Inquiring minds: SEVERANCE Season 1
Inquiring Minds: SEVERANCE Season 1

On the first Inquiring Minds column, we dive into the recent science fiction Appletv+ hit Severance!

THE JESUS ROLLS: The Tumbleweed Has Tumbled

The problem is not only that The Jesus Rolls doesn’t work as either a Lebowski spinoff or a Going Places remake, but that this movie barely works as anything.

THE JESUS ROLLS Trailer
THE JESUS ROLLS Trailer

The Jesus Rolls is a spin-off of The Big Lebowski centered on the notable bowler, Jesus Quintana; it’s starring, directed and written by John Turturro.

GLORIA BELL: Julianne Moore Delivers A Dazzling Performance

While Gloria Bell might be almost a carbon copy of 2013’s Gloria, the film demonstrates how much Sebastián Lelio has evolved as a director over the past six years.

GLORIA BELL Trailer
GLORIA BELL Trailer

Sebastián Lelio returns to his breakout material with Gloria Bell, an English-language remake of his 2013…

FADING GIGOLO Is Far From Sexy

Fading Gigolo is the comedy written and directed by John Turturro, who also plays the lead role of gigolo Fioravante. Woody Allen plays Fioravante’s pimp, Murray. Both men are in need of cash as their flower and book stores aren’t doing so well.

FADING GIGOLO Trailer

Fading Gigolo: directed by, written and starring John Turturro. This movie tells the story of a florist, Fioravante, who is convinced by his elderly friend Murray (Woody Allen) to get into the gigolo business.