Reviews

‘Moving On’ review: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin reliably anchor a comedy without a clear direction [B-] | Toronto

Can two actresses who have spent seven years portraying best friends in a popular TV show succeed at playing completely… Read More

September 15, 2022

‘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… Read More

September 15, 2022

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ review: Good intentions barely keep the lukewarm suds afloat [C] | Toronto

Don’t say you’ve seen it all with movies based on true stories. Many of them are brilliant. Some can be… Read More

September 15, 2022

‘Wendell & Wild’ review: Henry Selick’s newest is a charming, bold and mostly satisfying film about wrestling with one’s demons [B] | Toronto

Following a string of acclaimed stop-motion animated features that have cemented him as one of the most exciting voices in… Read More

September 13, 2022

‘Chevalier’ review: Stephen Williams’ sumptuous story of a long-forgotten historical figure is brought to life by a charismatic Kelvin Harrison Jr. [B+] | Toronto

Joseph Bologne, also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was a brilliant composer, artist, and military man who has been largely… Read More

September 13, 2022

‘Good Night Oppy’ review: Ryan White presents an eye-opening trip aboard the plucky and resilient Mars rovers [B+] | Toronto

Our world hasn’t quite caught up to expectations set by science fiction of flying cars, starships, and first contact with… Read More

September 13, 2022

‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ review: Daniel Goldhaber turns a manifesto into a tense and engaging eco-thriller [B+] | Toronto

The word “pipeline” has become politically charged, and this film’s title does away with any remaining ambiguity about where it… Read More

September 12, 2022

‘Pink Floyd: The Wall’ at 40 retrospective: What the classic concept album turned jaw-dropping rock opera told us about the chilling rise of white male rage

On May 23, 1982, at the Cannes Film Festival, the lights rose after the world premiere screening of Pink Floyd:… Read More

September 12, 2022

‘L.A. Confidential’ retrospective: At 25, still the best neo-noir film of the latter 20th century

Kids today are so spoiled, with their Moonlights and Parasites and Nomadlands and CODAs winning Best Picture at the Oscars.… Read More

September 12, 2022

‘The Good Nurse’ review: Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain are riveting in creepy true life murder mystery [B+] | Toronto

Longtime Thomas Vinterberg collaborator, Tobias Lindholm, marks his English-language debut with The Good Nurse, a gripping thriller with mainstream appeal.… Read More

September 12, 2022

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