Toronto International Film Festival

‘Bring Them Down’ Review: Christopher Andrews’ Rough Crime Drama Features a Sublime Central Barry Keoghan Performance | TIFF‘Bring Them Down’ Review: Christopher Andrews’ Rough Crime Drama Features a Sublime Central Barry Keoghan Performance | TIFF

‘Bring Them Down’ Review: Christopher Andrews’ Rough Crime Drama Features a Sublime Central Barry Keoghan Performance | TIFF

Whether he’s playing unambiguous scumbags or those who toe the line between good and bad, Irish acting wonder Barry Keoghan… Read More

September 18, 2024
‘Better Man’ Review: Hey, Hey, He’s A Monkey | TIFF‘Better Man’ Review: Hey, Hey, He’s A Monkey | TIFF

‘Better Man’ Review: Hey, Hey, He’s A Monkey | TIFF

Pop superstar Robbie Williams hasn’t exactly been a great person. He’ll even tell you that himself, as he does in… Read More

September 18, 2024
‘The Shadow Strays’ Review: Too Self-Indulgent by Half, Timo Tjahjanto’s Bloodlust Hits Epic Levels | TIFF‘The Shadow Strays’ Review: Too Self-Indulgent by Half, Timo Tjahjanto’s Bloodlust Hits Epic Levels | TIFF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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