The Souvenir Part II Continues Where It Left Off

Writer-director Joanna Hogg follows up on her critically acclaimed 2019 coming-of-age drama, The Souvenir, with The Souvenir Part II. Julie Harte’s (Honor Swinton Byrne) story continues where it left off in 2019 with Julie seeking to know more about Anthony’s last days. In many ways, the sequel improves on its predecessor. Julie no longer sees the world as she did during the earlier film. She’s changing for better or worse. Like many artists in real…

"The Souvenir Part II Continues Where It Left Off"

The Souvenir: Oscar hopeful arrives on Blu-ray, DVD

Joanna Hogg’s Oscar hopeful, The Souvenir, starring Honor Swinton Byrne is now available for viewers to watch at home on Blu-ray and DVD. The film, released by A24, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January where it took home the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic.  As I wrote in my review upon the film’s theatrical release, Byrne delivers a breakout performance.  It is a known fact that female filmmakers don’t get enough recognition…

"The Souvenir: Oscar hopeful arrives on Blu-ray, DVD"

The Souvenir is A Contender

Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir is a very well made film and make no mistake that we’ll be talking about the indie film during awards season. Aspiring British filmmaker Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) attends film school in the 1980s while also dealing with boyfriend Anthony (Tom Burke).  It’s not the best of relationships to say the least.  Perhaps the most comical moment comes when Anthony fights her over their bed space.  More fun comes with references…

"The Souvenir is A Contender"