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Tomris Laffly
Tomris Laffly is a freelance film writer and film critic based in New York. She regularly contributes to Time Out New York, Film Journal International, Film School Rejects and RogerEbert.com, and her byline has appeared in Indiewire, Variety and Vulture, among other outlets. She has a special interest in the awards season and women in film, covers various film festivals throughout the year including New York Film Festival, Sundance and Telluride and tweets from @TomiLaffly.
Recent Reviews
Down a Dark Hall
Dog Days
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
The Year of Spectacular Men
Down a Dark Hall
(2018)
Dog Days
(2018)
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
(2018)
The Year of Spectacular Men
(2018)
Ava
(2018)
Birthmarked
(2018)
Natasha
(2017)
All This Panic
(2017)
Alternative Stakes: Debra Granik on Leave No Trace
An interview with co-writer/director Debra Granik on her new film, "Leave No Trace."
Just the Beginning: Lynne Ramsay on “You Were Never Really Here”
An interview with the director of You Were Never Really Here.
A Sense of Kindness: Andrew Haigh on “Lean on Pete”
May Contain Spoilers
An interview with the writer/director of 45 Years and Lean on Pete.
Behind the Lens: Isabelle Huppert on "Claire's Camera"
An interview with actress Isabelle Huppert about her new film, "Claire's Camera."
Sundance 2018: Fathers and Daughters
A look at how the theme of fathers and daughters was reflected in four films from Sundance this year.
Sundance 2018: “Loveling,” “Pity,” “The Guilty”
Three films from the Sundance 2018 World Cinema program are reviewed.
Backbone of the Business: Lesley Manville on "Phantom Thread"
The "Phantom Thread" and "Another Year" star talks about her busy acting schedule, working with Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps and more.
"Get Out," "Call Me by Your Name" Win Big at 2017 Gotham Awards
Tomris Laffly reports on the night that kicked off the 2017 award season.
A Distinctive Pattern: The Legendary Costume Designer Sandy Powell on "Wonderstruck"
An interview with the three-time Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell about her work in Todd Haynes' new film, "Wonderstruck."
Women Directors Have Prominent Presence at 2017 Telluride Film Festival
A look back at this past weekend's Telluride Film Festival, which included 9 in the main program directed by women.
