Ella Kemp
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Catherine Martin on Bringing Elvis' 'Punky Sexual Energy' to Her Costumes
The Oscar-winning filmmaker Catherine Martin – who received three further Academy Award nominations for Best Production and Costume Design, and Best Picture for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis – explains how she channelled the King's spirit through his maximalist wardrobe.
01 Feb 2023
French Cinema
Love's Not Black and White: Paris, 13th District
In Paris, 13th District, acclaimed filmmaker Jacques Audiard eschews romantic screen representations of Paris for a more grounded take on contemporary love and life in the city, unearthing a kind of cinematic poetry of his own with which to explore them. Ella Kemp explores.
18 Mar 2022
Movie Musical
Tragic Romance: Why The National are the Perfect Composers for Cyrano
Ella Kemp explains how The National’s understanding of the contours of heartbreak – which they have so often showcased in their deeply felt lyrics – is well suited to this classic tale of unrequited love.
25 Feb 2022
LGBTQ+
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Ella Kemp explains how Everybody’s Talking About Jamie utilises the film form to create what is an exemplary movie musical.
16 Sep 2021
The Nest: There's No Place Like Home
Ella Kemp talks to Sean Durkin about his chilling tale of greed, power and social climbing.
23 Aug 2021
American Indie
Machismo, Trauma and Tunnel Vision: The Killing of Two Lovers
US indie filmmaker Robert Machoian peels back the layers of family life in order to explore the fissures that drive people apart and the actions that result in long-term damage. The result, writes Ella Kemp, is both unsettling and enthralling.
03 Jun 2021