Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Film critic and cultural commentator known for reviewing contemporary cinema and contributing opinions on film style, performances and awards.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 42min
Review of films No Other Choice, The History of Sound and Julian Barnes' final novel
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, a savvy film critic, and Lawrence Norfolk, an insightful novelist, dive into Park Chan-wook's thrilling film, No Other Choice, discussing its genre-bending style and humanized violence. They also analyze Julian Barnes' poignant last novel, exploring themes of memory and love amid mortality. As Oscar nominations spark lively debate, they dissect frontrunners and surprises while also questioning the effectiveness of a new £1.5 billion cultural funding initiative. Expect humor, depth, and plenty of cultural insights!
Apr 19, 2016 • 44min
Free Thinking - Landmark: Tarkovsky's Stalker.
Dr Nicholas Rush Cooper, a geographer and former Chernobyl guide, Sophie Fiennes, a filmmaker, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, a film critic, and Konstantin Von Eggert, a Russian journalist, discuss Tarkovsky's Stalker. They explore the Zone's uncanny ties to Chernobyl, the film's soundscape and hypnotic long takes, its troubled production and toxic locations, and the film's gendered world and ambiguous climax.
