Marc Nelson
@MarcDNelson
Born, raised, and based in Edinburgh, Marc is a bookseller and writer.
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Four Films by Krzysztof Kieślowski
Well presented reissue of films by one of modern Polish cinema’s greatest directors
The Miracle Worker
Arthur Penn’s wearying melodrama evidences Hollywood’s self-righteous depictions of disability
Marriage Story
Tonal shifts undermine a film with great performances and emotional force
A Season In France
Misjudged decisions and characters distract from an excellent lead performance
Ziva Postec: The Editor Behind Shoah
Documentary about the editor of “Shoah” proves vague and uninquisitive.
The Emperor of Paris
Preposterous and visually dull post-revolutionary crime story buoyed by a brilliant cast and flair for sequence-making.
Gloria Bell
A fine Julianne Moore performance is undermined in Sebastián Lelio’s underwhelming film.
Amazing Grace
An honouring and thrilling portrait of soul legend Aretha Franklin.