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31st Hamptons International Film Festival Announces Full Lineup including Closing Night Film ‘Maestro’

Erik Anderson September 14, 2023

HamptonsFilm announced today the full slate of programming for the 2023 edition of the Hamptons International Festival (HIFF), including the Closing Night presentation of Bradley... Read More

‘The Critic’ Review: Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton Astound in a Period Portrait of a Cheeky Connoisseur | Toronto

Abe Friedtanzer September 14, 2023

The job of a critic is to provide recommendations for the general public based on a presumed strong understanding of art forms. In the present... Read More

‘North Star’ Review: Kristin Scott Thomas Gets Personal as She Tackles Family Dynamics and Loss in Directorial Debut Inspired by Her Own Life | Toronto

Abe Friedtanzer September 14, 2023

The absence of a parent in childhood or adulthood can be just as powerful and impactful as the presence of one. Losing multiple parents can... Read More

‘The Convert’ Review: A Compelling Historical Look at 19th Century British Colonialism of the Māori | Toronto

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‘The Convert’ Review: A Compelling Historical Look at 19th Century British Colonialism of the Māori | Toronto

Abe Friedtanzer September 14, 2023

Religious missionaries don’t have the best track record when it comes to encountering new communities that aren’t necessarily interested in getting to know their faith.... Read More

‘Knox Goes Away’ Review: Michael Keaton’s Dementia-Stricken Hitman Anchors a Focused Character Study | Toronto

Abe Friedtanzer September 13, 2023

A hitman with dementia trying to carry out one last job is the kind of premise that could easily go off the rails and devolve... Read More

‘Reptile’ Review: A Benicio del Toro and Alicia Silverstone Reunion Can’t Save Convoluted Crime Drama | Toronto

Ryan McQuade September 13, 2023

On his way to another showing of a property he is trying to sell, Will Grady (Justin Timberlake) gets an alert on his phone from... Read More

‘Fingernails’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed’s Chemistry is the High Point in Christos Nikou’s Analog Dating Dramedy | Toronto

Kevin L. Lee September 13, 2023

Christos Nikou opens his newest film with a quote, or a common consensus in the scientific community: that the first signs of heart problems can... Read More

35th NewFest: ‘All of Us Strangers,’ ‘Rustin,’ ‘Monster,’ ‘NYAD’ Among Lineup, Todd Haynes to Receive Queer Visionary Award

Erik Anderson September 13, 2023

NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and one of the world’s most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals, has announced its full lineup for... Read More

‘Next Goal Wins’ Review: Michael Fassbender is Pitch Perfect in Taika Waititi’s Enjoyable Underdog Sports Story | Toronto

Mina Takla September 13, 2023

Conventional but still enjoyable, Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins presents the real story of the American Samoa football team, who had broken the record for... Read More

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

Mina Takla September 13, 2023

Making the transition from cinematography to directing, Ellen Kuras delivers a biopic that, while boasting competent technical credits, lacks the ambition, risk-taking and ferocious nature... Read More

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