Alexander Payne
The Holdovers review: A quietly moving masterpiece
February 19, 2024 | Matthew TurnerPaul Giamatti reunites with director Alexander Payne for this quietly moving, superbly written drama about a teacher and student stuck together for Christmas. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Downsizing
May 29, 2018 | David FarnorAlexander Payne’s ambitious, high-concept comedy struggles to find focus or perspective.Read More
VOD film review: Nebraska
April 14, 2014 | David FarnorThis superbly performed gem is a heartwarmingly cold study of generational divide.Read More
VOD film review: The Descendants
March 23, 2014 | David FarnorA brilliantly downbeat turn from George Clooney grounds this bittersweet but predictable comedy-drama.Read More