When a young man in a Mennonite community is caught raping one of the women and gives the names of the other men in the community who have acted out in violence, the women convene to decide what they will do as a result of this long history of abuse towards them. Without a word…
Tag: Frances McDormand
The Tragedy of Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth. Not much else needs to be said in terms of plot. Macbeth (Denzel Washington), upon returning from a successful battle against the traitorous Thane of Cawdor, encounters three strange sisters (Kathryn Hunter) who prophecies that Macbeth will be the King of Scotland. When his wife (Frances McDormand) learns of the prophecy,…
The French Dispatch
The French Dispatch is a literary magazine and the only beacon of class and culture for its readers in Liberty, Kansas. After the death of its editor Arthur Howitzer Jr. (Bill Murray), the staff adheres to his wishes in publishing one farewell edition before shutting down operations. The film that follows delves into a short travel section, three…
The Marquee Topic 