Clarisse Loughrey
@clarisseloughrey.bsky.social
film critic @ Independent // TV critic @ Flicks UK // co-host Fade to Black podcast // she/her
Pinned
How Bill Murray terrified Wes Anderson – then became his closest collaborator
The 1998 film ‘Rushmore’ marked the beginning of Murray’s longstanding creative partnership with Hollywood’s most impeccably dressed auteur – one forged in unease and volatility, writes Clarisse Lough...
www.independent.co.uk
a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on the independent
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
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loved PILLION. one of the sweetest, sexiest, and most tender films you’ll see all year
Pillion is the sweetest, sexiest and most tender BDSM biker romp of the year – review
Together, Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård achieve what ‘50 Shades of Grey’ couldn’t
www.independent.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
loved PILLION. one of the sweetest, sexiest, and most tender films you’ll see all year
loved PILLION. one of the sweetest, sexiest, and most tender films you’ll see all year
Pillion is the sweetest, sexiest and most tender BDSM biker romp of the year – review
Together, Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård achieve what ‘50 Shades of Grey’ couldn’t
www.independent.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
loved PILLION. one of the sweetest, sexiest, and most tender films you’ll see all year
problems i create for myself #13862: dragging a giant papier-mâché head around rainy central london on the day after black friday
November 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
problems i create for myself #13862: dragging a giant papier-mâché head around rainy central london on the day after black friday
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a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on the independent
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
How Bill Murray terrified Wes Anderson – then became his closest collaborator
The 1998 film ‘Rushmore’ marked the beginning of Murray’s longstanding creative partnership with Hollywood’s most impeccably dressed auteur – one forged in unease and volatility, writes Clarisse Lough...
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on the independent
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
Reposted by Clarisse Loughrey
cannot stress how much patti lupone does a cowboy number in the new season of PALM ROYALE
#PalmRoyale has doubled down against its critics in season two, and by quite some degree, writes @clarisseloughrey.bsky.social
Palm Royale has learned its lesson: Can’t be everything? Be effervescent
Palm Royale was always camp, always melodrama, yet this season feels particularly indebted to the rich tradition of 60s sitcoms.
go.weareflicks.co
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
cannot stress how much patti lupone does a cowboy number in the new season of PALM ROYALE
a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on the independent
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
How Bill Murray terrified Wes Anderson – then became his closest collaborator
The 1998 film ‘Rushmore’ marked the beginning of Murray’s longstanding creative partnership with Hollywood’s most impeccably dressed auteur – one forged in unease and volatility, writes Clarisse Lough...
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on the independent
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom of the article 💛
cannot stress how much patti lupone does a cowboy number in the new season of PALM ROYALE
#PalmRoyale has doubled down against its critics in season two, and by quite some degree, writes @clarisseloughrey.bsky.social
Palm Royale has learned its lesson: Can’t be everything? Be effervescent
Palm Royale was always camp, always melodrama, yet this season feels particularly indebted to the rich tradition of 60s sitcoms.
go.weareflicks.co
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
cannot stress how much patti lupone does a cowboy number in the new season of PALM ROYALE
sharing some of my favourite shots from the ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER book of merrick morton’s photography
sent as a PR drop for the home entertainment release (out now on digital, dvd & blu-ray 26 jan, steelbook in spring)
sent as a PR drop for the home entertainment release (out now on digital, dvd & blu-ray 26 jan, steelbook in spring)
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
sharing some of my favourite shots from the ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER book of merrick morton’s photography
sent as a PR drop for the home entertainment release (out now on digital, dvd & blu-ray 26 jan, steelbook in spring)
sent as a PR drop for the home entertainment release (out now on digital, dvd & blu-ray 26 jan, steelbook in spring)
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ZOOTROPOLIS 2 improves on its predecessor by essentially remaking it… crazy they won’t let that fox and bunny hook up tho
Zootropolis 2 is a fun and witty sequel that’s better than the original
A thoughtful reframing of the Disney original’s metaphor for racism – with new character Gary De’Snake stealing the show
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
ZOOTROPOLIS 2 improves on its predecessor by essentially remaking it… crazy they won’t let that fox and bunny hook up tho
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Basically the UK judiciary is no longer truly independent. They're taking this judge off the case because he might rule against the government.
Starmer's sycophants need to stop threatening us with fascism under Reform: fascism is already here, wearing a Labour rosette.
Starmer's sycophants need to stop threatening us with fascism under Reform: fascism is already here, wearing a Labour rosette.
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Basically the UK judiciary is no longer truly independent. They're taking this judge off the case because he might rule against the government.
Starmer's sycophants need to stop threatening us with fascism under Reform: fascism is already here, wearing a Labour rosette.
Starmer's sycophants need to stop threatening us with fascism under Reform: fascism is already here, wearing a Labour rosette.
ZOOTROPOLIS 2 improves on its predecessor by essentially remaking it… crazy they won’t let that fox and bunny hook up tho
Zootropolis 2 is a fun and witty sequel that’s better than the original
A thoughtful reframing of the Disney original’s metaphor for racism – with new character Gary De’Snake stealing the show
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
ZOOTROPOLIS 2 improves on its predecessor by essentially remaking it… crazy they won’t let that fox and bunny hook up tho
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This is really good and I can’t wait for the book
a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on @flicks.bsky.social
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom (or top) of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom (or top) of the article 💛
A Royal collaboration: Wes Anderson & Gene Hackman
In an extract from new book Wes Anderson A Retrospective, Flicks regular Clarisse Loughrey examines the brilliant, turbulent partnership powering The Royal Tenenbaums.
www.flicks.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is really good and I can’t wait for the book
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In honour of the astonishing Udo Kier passing I fully recommend you go watch Paul Morrisey’s Blood for Dracula and Flesh for Frankenstein asap. Both excellently perverse reimaginings of the gothic icons that sparked electrifying performances from Kier.
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In honour of the astonishing Udo Kier passing I fully recommend you go watch Paul Morrisey’s Blood for Dracula and Flesh for Frankenstein asap. Both excellently perverse reimaginings of the gothic icons that sparked electrifying performances from Kier.
watching the porsche cup brasil atm & they’re trying to soft launch live-action CARS over there
November 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
watching the porsche cup brasil atm & they’re trying to soft launch live-action CARS over there
a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on @flicks.bsky.social
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom (or top) of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom (or top) of the article 💛
A Royal collaboration: Wes Anderson & Gene Hackman
In an extract from new book Wes Anderson A Retrospective, Flicks regular Clarisse Loughrey examines the brilliant, turbulent partnership powering The Royal Tenenbaums.
www.flicks.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
a new extract from my upcoming book WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE is now available on @flicks.bsky.social
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom (or top) of the article 💛
if you like it you can preorder the book at the bottom (or top) of the article 💛
interviewed noah baumbach today post-therapy and forgot that my fidget/good luck charm was still in my coat pocket
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
interviewed noah baumbach today post-therapy and forgot that my fidget/good luck charm was still in my coat pocket
reserving judgement on a certain film, but ill say now that emerald fennell would have been a great fit for a new adaptation of VANITY FAIR
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
reserving judgement on a certain film, but ill say now that emerald fennell would have been a great fit for a new adaptation of VANITY FAIR
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This is why you should subscribe to @shadowbanner.bsky.social so you don't repost bad people into your mutuals' feeds
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is why you should subscribe to @shadowbanner.bsky.social so you don't repost bad people into your mutuals' feeds
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Shot - chaser - finisher
The EHRC admits there's no way to enforce anti-trans exclusion using paperwork.
Therefore it's only possible using gender stereotypes.
Therefore they defend excluding basically anyone who might be suspected of being trans.
A recipe for utter chaos.
The EHRC admits there's no way to enforce anti-trans exclusion using paperwork.
Therefore it's only possible using gender stereotypes.
Therefore they defend excluding basically anyone who might be suspected of being trans.
A recipe for utter chaos.
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Shot - chaser - finisher
The EHRC admits there's no way to enforce anti-trans exclusion using paperwork.
Therefore it's only possible using gender stereotypes.
Therefore they defend excluding basically anyone who might be suspected of being trans.
A recipe for utter chaos.
The EHRC admits there's no way to enforce anti-trans exclusion using paperwork.
Therefore it's only possible using gender stereotypes.
Therefore they defend excluding basically anyone who might be suspected of being trans.
A recipe for utter chaos.
finally got clocked by a friend for referencing x-men in my wicked review. i refuse to apologise why did they have elphaba bending so much metal in those movies
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
finally got clocked by a friend for referencing x-men in my wicked review. i refuse to apologise why did they have elphaba bending so much metal in those movies
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BEING EDDIE is pure netflix pr job, but the very clear & compassionate way that murphy talks about himself is still pretty cool to watch
"I’m not sure I need a feature-length documentary to tell me that Eddie Murphy is funny," says @clarisseloughrey.bsky.social
Being Eddie proves a satisfyingly watchable recap – if light on commentary
Netflix doco on comedy great Eddie Murphy fails to interrogate the charismatic entertainer – yet he’s still enough to justify a watch.
go.weareflicks.co
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
BEING EDDIE is pure netflix pr job, but the very clear & compassionate way that murphy talks about himself is still pretty cool to watch
BEING EDDIE is pure netflix pr job, but the very clear & compassionate way that murphy talks about himself is still pretty cool to watch
"I’m not sure I need a feature-length documentary to tell me that Eddie Murphy is funny," says @clarisseloughrey.bsky.social
Being Eddie proves a satisfyingly watchable recap – if light on commentary
Netflix doco on comedy great Eddie Murphy fails to interrogate the charismatic entertainer – yet he’s still enough to justify a watch.
go.weareflicks.co
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
BEING EDDIE is pure netflix pr job, but the very clear & compassionate way that murphy talks about himself is still pretty cool to watch
stan brain is fascinating to me bc i feel like such a core part of being truly passionate about an artist is also talking about their creative missteps like they’ve personally embarrassed you… that’s true love, the rest is flattery
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
stan brain is fascinating to me bc i feel like such a core part of being truly passionate about an artist is also talking about their creative missteps like they’ve personally embarrassed you… that’s true love, the rest is flattery
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WICKED: FOR GOOD is a real slog – mostly the source material’s fault, but the film does itself no favours in its choices
There’s no magic in the aimless slog of Wicked: For Good – review
Cynthia Erivo scores, but Ariana Grande less so – and director John M Chu still hasn’t figured out how to properly light any of this
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
WICKED: FOR GOOD is a real slog – mostly the source material’s fault, but the film does itself no favours in its choices
WICKED: FOR GOOD is a real slog – mostly the source material’s fault, but the film does itself no favours in its choices
There’s no magic in the aimless slog of Wicked: For Good – review
Cynthia Erivo scores, but Ariana Grande less so – and director John M Chu still hasn’t figured out how to properly light any of this
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
WICKED: FOR GOOD is a real slog – mostly the source material’s fault, but the film does itself no favours in its choices