Mina Takla

‘Memory’ Review: Michel Franco’s Latest Favors Restraint and Contemplation as Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain Give Staggering Performances | Toronto

Films dealing with brain diseases such as dementia have long been overwhelmingly emotional experiences that pulled on heartstrings, emphasizing its… Read More

September 17, 2023

‘Shayda’ Review: Noora Niasari’s Narrative Feature Debut is a Striking, Moving Tale of Resistance and Empowerment | Toronto

This review contains spoilers. In her feature film debut Shayda, which will represent Australia in this year’s Best International Feature… Read More

September 16, 2023

‘Woman of the Hour’ Review: Anna Kendrick’s Directorial Debut Intelligently Examines the Convergence of Toxic Masculinity and Gender Prejudice | Toronto

In her impressive directorial debut Woman of the Hour, actress-turned-director Anna Kendrick builds on a horrifying true crime case to… Read More

September 15, 2023

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Review: Ilker Çatak’s Oscar Entry from Germany is a Brilliant and Powerful Reflection on Flawed Democracies | Toronto

One of the smartest, most satisfying films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year, Ilker Çatak’s The Teachers' Lounge… Read More

September 14, 2023

‘Hajjan’ Review: Abu Bakr Shawky’s Follow-Up to ‘Yomeddine’ a Mostly Enjoyable Crowd Pleaser That Rings a Bit Hollow | Toronto

Egyptian-Austrian filmmaker Abu Bakr Shawky made quite the splash in 2018 with his debut feature film Yomeddine which became the… Read More

September 14, 2023

‘Next Goal Wins’ Review: Michael Fassbender is Pitch Perfect in Taika Waititi’s Enjoyable Underdog Sports Story | Toronto

Conventional but still enjoyable, Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins presents the real story of the American Samoa football team, who… Read More

September 13, 2023

‘Lee’ Review: Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg Excel in Ellen Kuras’ Largely Unambitious Debut Feature | Toronto

Making the transition from cinematography to directing, Ellen Kuras delivers a biopic that, while boasting competent technical credits, lacks the… Read More

September 13, 2023

‘Pain Hustlers’ Review: David Yates Delivers a Conventionally Accessible Look at Corporate Greed | Toronto

In Pain Hustlers, David Yates embarks on a different kind of project that couldn’t be further away from his recent… Read More

September 13, 2023

‘The Teacher’ Review: Farah Nabulsi’s Feature Debut is a Mildly Satisfying, if Narratively Muddled, Take on Repressed Anger | Toronto

Palestinian British filmmaker Farah Nabulsi’s previous short film, The Present, catapulted her to worldwide acclaim with its heartfelt story about… Read More

September 11, 2023

‘Les Indésirables’ Review: Ladj Ly’s Look at the Clash Between Power and Marginalized Groups in Modern Day Paris Disappoints | Toronto

Five years ago, French filmmaker Ladj Ly made quite the splash with his debut feature Les Misérables, a harrowing, gut-wrenching… Read More

September 11, 2023

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