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‘Moving On’ review: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin reliably anchor a comedy without a clear direction [B-] | Toronto

Abe Friedtanzer September 15, 2022

Can two actresses who have spent seven years portraying best friends in a popular TV show succeed at playing completely different characters in a movie... Read More

‘Pearl’ review: Mia Goth and Ti West deconstruct old Hollywood and take us on a Technicolor trip through a twisted mind [B+] | Toronto

Daniel Bayer September 15, 2022

As a full orchestra plays a sweeping Old Hollywood-style melody, a young girl cheerfully goes about her chores on a farm. She feeds the animals,... Read More

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ review: Good intentions barely keep the lukewarm suds afloat [C] | Toronto

Kevin L. Lee September 15, 2022

Don’t say you’ve seen it all with movies based on true stories. Many of them are brilliant. Some can be unbelievable. But few are as... Read More

‘Wendell & Wild’ review: Henry Selick’s newest is a charming, bold and mostly satisfying film about wrestling with one’s demons [B] | Toronto

Mina Takla September 13, 2022

Following a string of acclaimed stop-motion animated features that have cemented him as one of the most exciting voices in the enchanting world of animation,... Read More

‘Chevalier’ review: Stephen Williams’ sumptuous story of a long-forgotten historical figure is brought to life by a charismatic Kelvin Harrison Jr. [B+] | Toronto

Nicole Ackman September 13, 2022

Joseph Bologne, also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was a brilliant composer, artist, and military man who has been largely lost in time. Considered the... Read More

‘Good Night Oppy’ review: Ryan White presents an eye-opening trip aboard the plucky and resilient Mars rovers [B+] | Toronto

Abe Friedtanzer September 13, 2022

Our world hasn’t quite caught up to expectations set by science fiction of flying cars, starships, and first contact with aliens. Actual technological developments are... Read More

The AwardsWatch Podcast #152: 2022 Emmy Awards Wrap Up

Ryan McQuade September 13, 2022

On episode 152 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and TV Editor Tyler Doster to give... Read More

2022 Primetime Emmy Awards: ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Succession’ take home top prizes, ‘Squid Game’ makes history

Tyler Doster September 12, 2022

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out tonight, where The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, and Succession were the top series winners. The ceremony was... Read More

‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ review: Daniel Goldhaber turns a manifesto into a tense and engaging eco-thriller [B+] | Toronto

Abe Friedtanzer September 12, 2022

The word “pipeline” has become politically charged, and this film’s title does away with any remaining ambiguity about where it falls on the subject. This... Read More

‘Pink Floyd: The Wall’ at 40 retrospective: What the classic concept album turned jaw-dropping rock opera told us about the chilling rise of white male rage

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‘Pink Floyd: The Wall’ at 40 retrospective: What the classic concept album turned jaw-dropping rock opera told us about the chilling rise of white male rage

Kyle Wilson September 12, 2022

On May 23, 1982, at the Cannes Film Festival, the lights rose after the world premiere screening of Pink Floyd: The Wall and director Alan... Read More

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