Reviews

‘The Creator’ Review: Gareth Edwards Brings a Fresh Spin to What Could Have Been Stale Sci-Fi

It’s hard to remember the last great original science fiction movie that felt like it truly represented something astounding for… Read More

September 26, 2023

‘The Toxic Avenger’ (2023) Review: Peter Dinklage is Ready to Intoxicate You Now | Fantastic Fest

Another superhero film? Not quite. Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma entertainment brought us the unlikeliest hero, The Toxic Avenger (1984). Spanning multiple… Read More

September 25, 2023

‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Newest is a Gothic Gorefest That Dissects Familial Bonds

Remember the heart-wrenching and terrifying narrative of The Haunting of Hill House, or the unbelievable love story in The Haunting… Read More

September 22, 2023

‘Four Daughters’ Review: Kaouther Ben Hania’s Inventive Documentary/Narrative Hybrid is One of the Best Films of the Year | Toronto

Love can be painful, hard and overbearing. That’s particularly true when it comes to maternal love in the Middle East,… Read More

September 18, 2023

‘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

‘Dear Jassi’ Review: Tarsem Frames Real Life Honor Killing as Stirring Spin on ‘Romeo & Juliet’ in His Best Film to Date | Toronto

The career of Tarsem Sing Dhandwar encompasses only five films since the year 2000, when his debut feature The Cell… 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

‘The Movie Emperor’ Review: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Red Carpet | Toronto

The Movie Emperor is a satire that wastes no time in showing its presence. We open with a group of… Read More

September 16, 2023

‘Solo’ Review: Théodore Pellerin is Spectacular in Heart-Rending Exploration of the Montreal Drag Club Scene | Toronto

Quebec actor Théodore Pellerin is quietly making a name for himself in Canada and the United States. He’s made such… Read More

September 16, 2023

‘American Fiction’ Review: Cord Jefferson’s Bold and Broad Satire Finds Jeffrey Wright Giving One of the Best Performances of His Career | Toronto

“Only good things come with time,” a vicious comeback said by Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) when getting into a… Read More

September 15, 2023

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