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

Kevin L. Lee September 17, 2024

It’s good to every once in a while just revel in a brutal action movie, where everyone knows what they’re here for. Films like The... Read More

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Review: A Clichéd, Lurid Afterschool Special Despite an Excellent Performance from Josh Rivera

TV Reviews

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Review: A Clichéd, Lurid Afterschool Special Despite an Excellent Performance from Josh Rivera

Catherine Springer September 17, 2024

After dramatizing some of our time’s most sensational collisions of news, entertainment and culture stories, it’s not surprising that it would be executive producers Ryan... Read More

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

Film Reviews

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

Alistair Ryder September 16, 2024

The recent success of A Quiet Place: Day One has proven that audiences haven’t yet tired of dystopian survival horror, and based on its marketing,... Read More

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

Mina Takla September 16, 2024

Parenthood can be hard, time consuming and daunting – but it can also be selfish. Beyond the desire to have a child that carries your... Read More

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

Akash Singh September 16, 2024

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

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

Alejandra Martinez September 16, 2024

There are only so many ways to capture an icon on film. In Elton John’s case, there are now two. In 2019’s Rocketman, the superstar’s... Read More

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

Mina Takla September 16, 2024

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

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 252: 47th Oscars Retrospective and If We Picked the Nominees and Winners

Ryan McQuade September 16, 2024

On episode 252 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Karen Peterson and Josh... Read More

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

Mina Takla September 16, 2024

Fresh off a well-deserved Orizzonti Award win for Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival, Scandar Copti’s Happy Holidays lands at TIFF and does not... Read More