‘Pearl’ review: Mia Goth and Ti West deconstruct old Hollywood and take us on a Technicolor trip through a twisted mind [B+] | Toronto
As a full orchestra plays a sweeping Old Hollywood-style melody, a young girl cheerfully goes about her chores on a farm. She feeds the animals,... Read More
Daniel Bayer
Daniel Bayer has been in love with movies all his life, in love with the theater since he could sit still, and in love with tap dance since seeing Singin' in the Rain at nine years old. A nationally-ranked dancer in his teens, his theater credits are many and varied, both behind and on the stage. He now spends his days as a non-profit database manager and the rest of his time seeing, writing about, and talking about movies and theater. He is a proud member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. You can find him on the AwardsWatch and Next Best Picture podcasts, and on Twitter @dancindanonfilm.
‘The Inspection’ Review: Elegance Bratton’s personal exploration of perseverance is led by a transcendent Jeremy Pope [B] | Toronto
In 2005, while the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was still in effect, Ellis French (two-time Tony Award nominee Jeremy Pope in his first... Read More
2022 Tony Awards Predictions: A ‘Trilogy,’ a ‘Loop’ and a thriller of a lead actor in a musical race
2022 Tony Awards Predictions: A ‘Trilogy,’ a ‘Loop’ and a thriller of a lead actor in a musical race
The theatrical event of the season is finally here! The 2022 Tony Awards will be presented on Sunday, June 12, in two ceremonies across the... Read More
Interview: Director Terence Davies on poetry, ‘Benediction’ as a story of redemption and that aching final shot
One of the great figures of British cinema, Terence Davies has shown no signs of slowing down in his seventies. Moving from his autobiographical films... Read More
‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ review: The Emmy-winning show is a gag a minute blast, makes a triumphant leap to film [Grade: B+]
Like most television shows, it took Bob’s Burgers a few episodes to get cooking. Once it did, it became a huge critical hit, receiving Emmy... Read More
2022 Tony Nominations Preview and Predictions: The Plays – A Buffalo Stance, POTUS operandi, and the Scottish one
The play’s indeed been the thing on Broadway this season, which began with the magnificent new play Pass Over and ended with the baffling revival... Read More
2022 Tony Nominations Preview and Predictions: The Musicals – Saturday Nights, Strange Loops and Funny Girls
Broadway’s back! That’s what the Tony Awards shouted back in September when they finally handed out awards for the 2020 season that was cut short... Read More
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10 
41st Spirit Awards Nominations: ‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘Lurker,’ ‘Train Dreams’ Lead