TIFF Review: ‘The Falls’ (瀑布) is a tense, touching portrait of love and empathy [Grade: A]

September 17, 2021

At the center of our story stands an apartment building, fully wrapped in blue tarp. We see many buildings of… Read More

FINAL 2021 Emmy Predictions in 25 Drama, Comedy, Limited Series and Variety/Reality categories

September 17, 2021

The Emmys race is finally coming to a close after a long summer of predictions. With the Creative Arts Emmys… Read More

TIFF Review: Alexandre Moratto’s ‘7 Prisoners’ is a compelling and harrowing look at modern-day slave trade [Grade: B+]

September 16, 2021

Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Moratto creates a highly effective, if uneven, picture on the devastating working conditions in his homeland, capturing… Read More

TIFF Review: Pablo Larraín’s ‘Spencer’ is a riveting tale of isolation and loneliness with a stellar performance by Kristen Stewart [Grade: A]

September 16, 2021

One of the best films of the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, Pablo Larraín’s Spencer is a perfect example of… Read More

Venice Review: “Reflection” is a brutal, technically accomplished, but emotionally cold look at war and its consequences

September 16, 2021

Ukranian director Valentyn Vasyanovych won the hearts of many at the 2019 Venice Film Festival, when his Atlantis won the… Read More

Lies, treachery and deceit highlight the first teaser for Guillermo del Toro’s star-studded carny saga ‘Nightmare Alley’

September 16, 2021

"Is he man or beast?" Searchlight Pictures has released the first teaser for Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro's long-anticipated Nightmare… Read More

FINAL 2021 Emmy Predictions: The Drama categories

September 16, 2021

The Emmys race is finally coming to a close after a long summer of predictions. With the Creative Arts Emmys… Read More

TIFF Review: Darin J. Sallam’s debut feature ‘Farha’ is an effective socio-political thriller of the horrors of displacement in the Middle East [Grade: B]

September 16, 2021

Despite glaring pacing issues, Darin J. Sallam’s debut feature, Farha, manages to leave a strong impression. After a clunky first… Read More

TIFF Review: ‘The Survivor’ has a knockout performance from Ben Foster, even as it pulls its punches elsewhere [Grade: C+]

September 16, 2021

Weepy prestige biopics set during the Holocaust are nothing new; they’re the backbone of a robust subcategory of Oscar-hungry films… Read More

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