Reviews of movies and TV focused on women

Tag: Mélanie Laurent

  • Review: The Mad Women’s Ball (Le bal des folles)

    Review: The Mad Women’s Ball (Le bal des folles)

    The Mad Women’s Ball (Le bal des folles) takes a look at mental health treatment in the late 1800s in France. It’s set in a real hospital, uses the names of real doctors, and tells a horrific story. You can see it on Prime Video.

  • Oxygen, suspenseful sci-fi from France

    Oxygen, suspenseful sci-fi from France

    Oxygen (Oxygène) is a sci-fi thriller from France. It’s a real nailbiter, full of tension and excitement. It’s essentially a one woman performance by Mélanie Laurent, who manages to convey every emotion while trapped in a big box. The film is streaming on Netflix.

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