Alicia and I go to our international series of foreign films and TV series. This episode we got really excited by another Netflix exclusive mini series released in December 2017. Another twist on the serial Killer genre that tells the story about a french female serial killer. This female serial killer, nicknamed 'La Mante' decides to collaborate with the police when a string of murders that copycat her style suddenly appear. But she has some extraordinary conditions she request in order to help. One being her son the police officer
Dunkirk Movie Review
In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.
If you don't know Christopher Nolan is one of my favorite directors. His vision and story telling ability has fascinated me since "memento". But he proceeded that film with the Batman trilogy, "Inception", Interstellar, the Prestige and Insomnia the sleeper of the group. He has now made the epic true story Dunkirk (The battle of Dunkirk). I'm not a big fan of war movies but this was something I knew I would enjoy since Nolan had his hands on it. He not only directed the film, he wrote the script as well.
Elle (foreign film)
Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a leading video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle's life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game. A game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.
Today we review the amazing Isabelle Huppert play one of her greatest roles in the movie Elle. The twist and deception in this movie is extraordinary and we go over them with more than just a little enthusiasm. Pretty good podcast to listen to.