‘Sacrifice’ Review: Romain Gavras’ Environmentalism Parody Self-Immolates at the Altar of Absurdity [B-] TIFF
Satire and farce make for appealing cinema because they give additional room to directors willing to exercise that creative license. Such is the case with... Read More
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review: George Miller’s Action-Packed Revenge Tale is a Bad to the Bone Masterpiece
The idea of a prequel is one that has always baffled me. Why does this need to exist? Why do creatives want to go backwards... Read More
‘The Menu’ review: Mark Mylod perfects his recipe of thrills, obsession, and passion [A] | Toronto
Reviewing a film like The Menu is a hilariously ironic task, because with every word I write to this piece, I become more aware that... Read More
TIFF47: Films from Jennifer Lawrence, Kelvin Harrison, Jr. and Anya Taylor-Joy highlight Gala and Special Presentation lineup of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
Today, TIFF announced the selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programs for the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 8–18. This list... Read More
‘The Northman’ review: Robert Eggers’ latest is an expertly crafted, brutal tale of Viking vengeance with a Shakespearian twist [Grade: B+]
A hoard of outcast Vikings pillages a small town towards the end of the first act of Robert Egger’s The Northman. We see their blood... Read More
Alexander Skarsgård is the King of the North in first trailer for Robert Eggers’ Viking epic ‘The Northman’
Focus Features today released the first trailer for The Northman, the new film from Robert Eggers, director of The Witch and The Lighthouse. The Northman... Read More
TIFF Review: Edgar Wright’s ‘Last Night in Soho’ is a clever blend of nostalgia and thrills with a dazzling performance by Anya Taylor-Joy [Grade: B+]
A commercial horror flick rather than an attempt to address deeper issues, Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho is an enjoyable, immersive experience with bits... Read More
2021 Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series Or Movie
The time has finally come: the 2021 Emmy nominations are here. Just like every other year, this year has been a whirlwind of surprises and... Read More
2021 Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
If there was ever a category and a year that needed more than five spots, it’s this category and this year. Now, the acting categories... Read More
Interview: Casting director Ellen Lewis talks getting it right for ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ auditions and why casting directors deserve Oscar nominations
It’s hard to imagine that the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit wouldn’t have gotten similar attention during normal circumstances, but when it happened to be... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 345: Recapping the 79th Cannes Film Festival and Looking to the Awards Future 
‘The Beloved’ Review: Javier Bardem Makes a Meal Out of Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Movie-Making Buffet [B] 
‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Review: Valeska Grisebach’s Observant Thriller Examines the Grey Zones of Morality [B+] 
‘Minotaur’ Review: Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Timeless, Domestic Epic is an Unflinching Look at Putin’s Russia [A] Cannes