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

September 13, 2023

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

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

September 13, 2023

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

‘Poolman’ Review: Chris Pine Skims the L.A. Underbelly in Homage to Classic Noir | Toronto

September 13, 2023

Chris Pine loves noir films. Mostly Chinatown, but really just noir films in general. This much is clear from his… Read More

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

September 11, 2023

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

‘One Life’ Review: James Hawes’ Holocaust Savior Story is Heroism Simply Told and That’s the Point | Toronto

September 11, 2023

There is no shortage of stories to be told about the Holocaust. Every person who was alive in Europe at… Read More

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

September 11, 2023

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

‘Dumb Money’ Review: Craig Gillespie’s GameStop Hedge Fund Exposé is r/Smart | Toronto

September 10, 2023

Only one word is good enough to describe Wall Street: greed. Since its inception, the idea of being able to… Read More

‘Woman Of…’ Review: Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert Manage a Delicate Balancing Act in Portrayal of Trans Life in Poland | Venice

September 10, 2023

Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert have frequently made reference to Poland’s lack of progress with regards to LGBT rights -… Read More

‘Dream Scenario’ Review: Being Nicolas Cage | Toronto

September 10, 2023

When asked about his fame and his status in being such a meme-worthy actor, Nicolas Cage shared an interesting story.… Read More

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