Kourtney Roy

Kourtney Roy’s filmography is honestly one of those weird little treasure troves you stumble on and just think—how did I not know about this? She’s got this off-kilter, almost surrealist touch to her work, like she’s been binge-watching Lynch and then decided to add a little bit of her own chaos to the mix. Take "Kryptic" (2024): it’s not your run-of-the-mill thriller. There’s this constant feeling that something is a bit off, like you’re watching life sideways through a funhouse mirror, and she totally leans into that. The plot keeps you guessing, with characters who never quite say what they mean, and the city itself feels like it’s hiding secrets in every shadowy corner. Is it a metaphor for the modern world? Maybe, maybe not—Roy’s not the type to hand over answers on a silver platter. Jump back to "Lady Deauville" (2012), and you get this dreamy, almost nostalgic vibe. It’s all about longing, memory, and the way places stick to you long after you leave. There’s this beach town, weather-beaten and faded, filled with people who look like they’ve been waiting for something their whole lives. The story unfolds in a way that’s slow but hypnotic, kind of like sitting in a café, just watching the world drift by. Nothing’s forced. It’s all about mood, tone, and subtlety. Then there’s "Slice of Heaven" (2020), which is just wild. The title sounds sweet, but the movie? Nope. It’s got this biting humor and a sharp edge. Life’s messy, people are complicated, and Roy’s not interested in sugarcoating any of it. She’ll make you laugh, then turn around and punch you in the gut with a moment that’s way too real. It’s a rollercoaster, but honestly, isn’t that what makes cinema fun?