Film Reviews

‘The Shadow Strays’ Review: Too Self-Indulgent by Half, Timo Tjahjanto’s Bloodlust Hits Epic Levels | TIFF

It’s good to every once in a while just revel in a brutal action movie, where everyone knows what they’re… Read More

September 17, 2024

‘Never Let Go’ Review: Halle Berry Wigs Out in Spooky, Effective Supernatural Thriller

The recent success of A Quiet Place: Day One has proven that audiences haven’t yet tired of dystopian survival horror,… Read More

September 16, 2024

‘The Assessment’ Review: Alicia Vikander Gives Parental Guidance in Mother Off with Elizabeth Olsen | TIFF

Parenthood can be hard, time consuming and daunting - but it can also be selfish. Beyond the desire to have… Read More

September 16, 2024

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review: Mohammad Rasoulof’s Scathing Indictment of Iran’s Lack of Justice System | TIFF

The ficus religiosa envelops its tendrils around another tree. That is how this species of figs begins its growth. It… Read More

September 16, 2024

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ Review: The Award-Winning Musician Sings a Final Farewell to His Fans and For Himself | TIFF

There are only so many ways to capture an icon on film. In Elton John’s case, there are now two.… Read More

September 16, 2024

‘Eden’ Review: Ron Howard Delivers His Most Exciting Project in Years with Too Wild To Be True Sexy Social Thriller | TIFF

While watching Eden, it’s hard to imagine what you’re seeing on screen actually happened. But perhaps that’s the entire point… Read More

September 16, 2024

‘Happy Holidays’ Review: Scandar Copti’s Winning Screenplay Offers an Unflinching Look at the Impossibilities of Integration | TIFF

Fresh off a well-deserved Orizzonti Award win for Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival, Scandar Copti’s Happy Holidays lands… Read More

September 16, 2024

‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Review: Rungano Nyoni Blends Fantasy and Reality in Daring Story of Generational Trauma and Relief | TIFF

A car passes along a dark road at night, then stops when a body appears. The driver, dressed like Missy… Read More

September 16, 2024

‘The Deb’ Review: Not Quite a Rebel Yell But Wilson’s Dynamic Directorial Debut Delights | TIFF

The most successful actor-turn-directors tend to be those who have a clearly-defined voice that they are able to transfer from… Read More

September 14, 2024

‘The Fire Inside’ Review: Rachel Morrison’s Directorial Feature debut is a Sincere Yet Unremarkable, By-the-Numbers Sports Biopic | TIFF

Award-winning cinematographer Rachel Morrison (the first woman ever Oscar-nominated for cinematography) makes her feature debut with The Fire Inside, an… Read More

September 12, 2024

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