Lost Illusions review – Balzac adaptation is period-drama perfection
Benjamin Voisin and Cécile de France star in a superb costume coming-of-age story for the Netflix generation
August 2020
Matthias & Maxime review – Xavier Dolan's tale of unspoken love
The writer-director’s poignant drama of love and longing reveals his considerable powers as an actor
May 2019
Matthias & Maxime review – Xavier Dolan's heartfelt tale of male longing
Two friends’ playful kiss rekindles suppressed feelings in a film swept along by rattling dialogue and simmering tensions
April 2019
Cannes film festival 2019: an intriguing lineup, with big-name clout
Asian auteurs bring exciting new work, Céline Sciamma and Mati Diop bring verve to the festival, seasoned directors from Almodóvar to Elia Suleiman add class, and it could all kick off with Maradona
September 2018
First look review
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan review – Xavier Dolan's wild misfire
The Canadian writer-director’s star-packed English language debut, telling the story of a closeted actor and his friendship with a young boy, is a dubious mess
December 2017
The most exciting comedy and drama films of 2018
Wes Anderson’s dog-filled dystopia arrives, Christian Bale does Dick Cheney, and gay-conversion therapy stories show alongside supernatural thrillers
April 2017
Guy Lodge's streaming and DVDs
Tramps; Sand Castle; Madame Bovary; Salt and Fire and more – review
‘Straight to Netflix’ needn’t be a derogatory term – there are still gems to be found on the streaming platform
February 2017
Xavier Dolan: 'If I didn't make movies, I would be a very angry man'
Child star. Model. Directing prodigy. The wildly talented Xavier Dolan opens up about drugs, fame, film and family
December 2016
Film blog
The most exciting films of 2017: returning auteurs
Adele cast black star in Hello video to address 'police brutality'
September 2016
Xavier Dolan snubs Cannes film festival over 'trolling and bullying'
Acclaimed director says he’s reluctant to offer his new film to the festival because it won’t be ready – and because he dislikes the ‘trolling’ atmosphere
May 2016
Film talk
Director Xavier Dolan: 'Cannes is sinking into a culture of hatred' – video interview
Xavier Dolan, whose new film debuted to poor reviews at the Cannes film festival last week, shares his dismayed reaction to the critical mauling
Peter Bradshaw on Cannes's closing awards: baffling choices don't spoil a vintage year
Peter Bradshaw
George Miller’s jury awarded a mixed bag of prizes that ignored some of the most exciting films at this year’s Cannes film festival. Still, this was an extraordinary year
Xavier Dolan to his critics: 'I feel there’s a rather baffling misunderstanding'
Cannes day eight: Marion Cotillard, Iggy Pop and Vincent Cassel – in pictures
First look review
It’s Only the End of the World review: Xavier Dolan's nightmarish homecoming is a dream
January 2016
Xavier Dolan triumphs in row with Netflix UK over his film's aspect ratio
Streaming company restores unusual format of Mommy, the director’s Cannes prize-winning drama, after he writes furious open letter
December 2015
The 50 best films of 2015 in Australia
The 50 best films of 2015 in Australia – No 8: Mommy
Continuing our countdown of the best movies released in Australia this year: Xavier Dolan’s energetic ode to motherhood
August 2015
Xavier Dolan: 'Film-making is not liberating'
The Canadian film-maker is one of today’s most celebrated young talents, but has yet to break into the US market. With his next project he plans to change that
March 2015
Film talk
Xavier Dolan on Mommy: 'I know very few good parents' - video interview
Xavier Dolan tells Henry Barnes why most people aren't cut out for parenthood
