Animated April Review: “April and the Extraordinary World”

Steampunk! Scientists! Women in STEM! “April and the Extraordinary World” (“Avril et le monde truqué”) (2016) is an exciting adventure with a strong theme of nature vs humans.

Pay attention as the film opens because the premise comes thick and fast.

Following the disappearance of prominent scientists many key innovations have not taken place and the world is forced to rely on outdated technology like steam. An energy crisis ensues and scientists are forced to serve the empire or go into hiding. Continue reading Animated April Review: “April and the Extraordinary World”

Best Actress of the Decade, Entry No. 14: Marion Cotillard

To celebrate the last decade 2010-2019 we are counting down the best actresses and discussing some of their most notable and memorable performances of the last decade. With the help of Film Twitter, the ITOL team have selected 30 actresses. Entry No. 15 is Marion Cotillard, and writer Joan Amenn discusses Cotillard’s performance in “Macbeth”. Continue reading Best Actress of the Decade, Entry No. 14: Marion Cotillard