Anne McCarthy
Writer & Journalist
Contributing writer to Teen Vogue, The Telegraph, Ms. Magazine, Bonjour Paris, and more. Holds an MA in Creative Writing from U. Westminster, and is a graduate of the Writing Program at Second City.
PROJECTS
bonjourparis.com
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Light up the Louvre at Night in New Music Video
If there is anyone who could upstage Mona Lisa – it is, without a doubt, Beyoncé.
When Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new album, "This is Love," dropped over the weekend, the whole world seemed to stop...
indiewire.com
The Best Movie Reviews Ever Written — IndieWire Critics Survey
While this survey typically asks smart critics to direct readers toward good movies, we hope that the reverse is also true, and that these posts help movies (good or bad) direct readers towards smart critics. In that spirit, we asked our panel of critics to reflect on their favorite piece of film criticism...
Teen Vogue
Italian Political Groups Have Formed a Coalition, Causing Unrest
Italy is currently experiencing a major political crisis...
bonjourparis.com
Standing Ovation at Cannes for Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman”
Spike Lee first came to Cannes in 1989 with his film Do the Right Thing, which was in competition for the Palm d’Or, but lost out...
bonjourparis.com
“Cursed” Don Quixote Film Closes Cannes
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote has been in the making for a staggering 20-plus years...
Ms.Magazine
The Ms. Q&A: Dr. Brené Brown Wants Feminists to Choose Courage Over Comfort
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness..."
bonjourparis.com
Star Wars’ Han Solo Story Delights Fans at Cannes
Origin stories are fun, especially when they are done well, and when they are presented with context. Thankfully, most everyone – by virtue of being alive on the planet – has context for Star Wars...
bonjourparis.com
Dispatch from Cannes: Belgian Story of Transgender Ballerina in “Girl”
Director Lukas Dhont told French audiences at Cannes before the screening of his film Girl, which is in competition for the Un Certain Regard category: “I’m very nervous. It’s my first time with an official premiere of a film. I just hope it’s going to move you, and touch you...”
bonjourparis.com
“That’s what I do. I take risks,” John Travolta tells French audiences at Cannes
Travolta is at the Cannes 2018 Film Festival with his new film Gotti, a biopic about mafia man John Gotti. As part of the Rendez-Vous series at Cannes...
bonjourparis.com
“Le Grand Bain” at Cannes Starring Guillaume Canet
It may be said of any art: the “inciting incident” for the creation of it is merely a curiosity followed. French director (and firstly, well-known actor), Gilles Lellouche, was inspired to create his new film, Le Grand Bain, after seeing a documentary about male synchronized swimming..
bonjourparis.com
Paris Through the Eyes of Escapees: Polish Film “Cold War” Debuts at Cannes
Polish film Cold War (Zimna Wojna), directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, premiered at the 71st Cannes Film Festival to great acclaim...
bonjourparis.com
Paris-Set Gay Love Story Delights at Cannes: “Plaire, aimer et courir vite”
The presence of Paris always enhances a love story. Love looks more beautiful, more alive, and more textured with a backdrop of Paris, mais non?...
bonjourparis.com
Cannes Film Festival 2018: Selfie Bans, #MeToo, Netflix, and Rare Female Jury President, Cate Blanchett
La Croisette is abuzz. It’s that time of the year again: Cannes Film Festival.
The festival opened Tuesday night...
Ms.Magazine
The Ms. Q&A: Morgan Jerkins Doesn’t Need Your Permission
Reading the breakout New York Times bestseller by Morgan Jerkins, This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female and Feminist in (White) America, I thought: It’s like hanging out with a friend...