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‘American Fiction’ Review: Cord Jefferson’s Bold and Broad Satire Finds Jeffrey Wright Giving One of the Best Performances of His Career | Toronto

Ryan McQuade September 15, 2023

“Only good things come with time,” a vicious comeback said by Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) when getting into a heated argument with a fellow... Read More

‘A Normal Family’ Review: The Kids Are Not Alright | Toronto

Kevin L. Lee September 15, 2023

It is said in soccer that if the goalie needs to block the ball, that means the rest of the team already failed somewhere else.... Read More

‘Woman of the Hour’ Review: Anna Kendrick’s Directorial Debut Intelligently Examines the Convergence of Toxic Masculinity and Gender Prejudice | Toronto

Mina Takla September 15, 2023

In her impressive directorial debut Woman of the Hour, actress-turned-director Anna Kendrick builds on a horrifying true crime case to deliver an unflinching look at... Read More

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Review: Ilker Çatak’s Oscar Entry from Germany is a Brilliant and Powerful Reflection on Flawed Democracies | Toronto

Mina Takla September 14, 2023

One of the smartest, most satisfying films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year, Ilker Çatak’s The Teachers’ Lounge uses a German school as... Read More

‘Hajjan’ Review: Abu Bakr Shawky’s Follow-Up to ‘Yomeddine’ a Mostly Enjoyable Crowd Pleaser That Rings a Bit Hollow | Toronto

Mina Takla September 14, 2023

Egyptian-Austrian filmmaker Abu Bakr Shawky made quite the splash in 2018 with his debut feature film Yomeddine which became the first ever Egyptian debut film... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 10 – ‘Sicario’ (Villeneuve, 2015)

Ryan McQuade September 14, 2023

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

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

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