Despite their individual box-office success, the exceedingly mild BDSM frolics of the “Fifty Shades” films did little to revive Hollywood’s interest in the kind of frosty, high-style erotic drama that ...

Adapted from a book by Annie Ernaux, the movie puts a female gaze on sexual obsession. By Glenn Kenny When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an ...

Passion is not just the way to happiness–it’s also the fuel that ignites success. Having passion for a particular goal, whether personal or professional, provides the energy and motivation to take the ...

"He gave my life rhythm. I measured time by him." Strand Releasing has unveiled an official US trailer for an indie French drama titled Simple Passion, from filmmaker Danielle Arbid. Adapted from the ...

Obsession is a perplexing emotion. Its high intensity surpasses all sense of self-awareness making you incapable of resisting the whispers of longing for a person. It’s a state where your mind is no ...

Dir. Danielle Arbid. France/Belgium. 2020. 99 mins. Passion is never out of fashion in French cinema, especially when a certain self-destructive component is involved. But France has been more ...

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The superb Laetitia Dosch acts rings around ballet star Sergei Polunin in this frank account of a loveless sexual affair, but that's kind of the point. Despite their individual box-office success, the ...