Sofia Coppola’s latest has a serious problem at its core – it is not nearly condemning enough about its vacuous, materialistic, fame-obsessed protagonists, who rob the Hollywood homes of famous celebrities when they are overseas promoting their films or hosting fabulous events. Emma Watson, Israel Broussard and Katie Chang lead the cast of wannabes, who […] Read more »
Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring was a special screening at the 26th Tokyo International Film Festival. A bleak and acerbic look at today’s celebrity obsessed youth culture, The Bling Ring might just be the most misunderstood and underrated film of the year. Expect massive critical re-evaluation some time around 2026. You can read Fernando’s full […] Read more »
Ours is a caustic era, obsessed with celebrities and the so-called lifestyles they enjoy. We imagine they exist in a perpetual flow of brand-name exuberance, gliding seamlessly from one A-list party to the next. We enjoy their every move vicariously via the endless stream of paparazzi images that feed our collective bloodstream through the poisoned, […] Read more »