Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne

The Dardennes speak!

September 27, 2017

Attention to detail: Darren Hughes interviews the Dardenne brothers about observation and subtlety at work in their new film The Unknown Girl.

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The Unknown Girl (2017)

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May 27, 2017

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Looking Elsewhere: October 28, 2015

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October 28, 2015

A farewell to a beloved film critic. Free music from Welcome Wagon. The President and Marilynne Robinson, Part 2. The Dardenne brothers. Back to the Future. Mulholland Drive. And news about three promising film projects.

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Two Days, One Night & Something, Anything

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April 28, 2015

I saw all of the Oscar hopefuls, and none of them have stayed with me as powerfully as these unpredictable, suspenseful, and richly rewarding films.

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The Son (2004)

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September 12, 2012

Ten years ago today, Le Fils (The Son) played at the Toronto International Film Festival, sending a second wave of rave reviews around the globe. A few months earlier, the film had inspired audiences at the Cannes Film Festival; it was nominated for the Palme d’Or, won the Ecumenical Jury prize, and lead actor Olivier Gourmet won Best Actor. I saw it in 2003, and knew immediately that I had enjoyed a film that would become a personal landmark for me in my moviegoing journeys. I was right.

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