In Call Me by Your Name, Armie Hammer’s performance as Oliver weaponizes his star persona, allowing us to misread his character in the same way that Elio does. This is the sixth piece in our Special Issue on Call Me by Your Name. Read the rest of the issue here.
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Our five favourite scenes from the second half of CMBYN
Our writers pick their favourite scenes from the second half of Call Me by Your Name and write about what makes them great. Read part 1 here. This is the fifth piece in our Special Issue on Call Me by Your Name. Read the rest of the issue here.
The six best scenes from the first half of Call Me by Your Name
Our writers pick their favourite scenes from the first half of Call Me by Your Name and write about what makes them great. This is an excerpt from the ebook Call Me by Your Name: A Special Issue. To read the complete list, get the ebook here.
Words are futile devices: On Timothée Chalamet in Call Me by Your Name
In Call Me by Your Name, Timothée Chalamet conveys how words aren’t enough for Elio. His body reveals the feelings he leaves unspoken. This is an excerpt from the ebook Call Me by Your Name: A Special Issue, which is available to purchase here. To read the complete article, get your copy of the ebook […]
Review: God’s Own Country is a swoon-worthy romance
Francis Lee’s feature debut, God’s Own Country, is a moving coming-of-age story and a swoon-worthy romance about small gestures that signal major changes. This review of God’s Own Country is an excerpt from our ebook God’s Own Country: A Special Issue, which is available for purchase here.
Far From the Madding Crowd is a modern romance
Thomas Vinterberg’s film adaptation of Far From The Madding Crowd opens on a long shot of Bathsheba Everdene (a terrific Carey Mulligan) opening the door to a dark barn. Illuminated by just a glimmer of light, she’s dressed sensibly in a leather coat and trousers, readying her horse. In voiceover, she explains that some say she’s […]