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NYFF 2021: THE POWER OF THE DOG
NYFF 2021: THE POWER OF THE DOG

With strong performances, The Power of the Dog delivers on its promise, offering a solid narrative tale of strength, masculinity and grief.

NYFF 2021: THE FRENCH DISPATCH
NYFF 2021: THE FRENCH DISPATCH

With an eclectic cast and unique form of storytelling, The French Dispatch is one of the most light hearted ventures of the year.

NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION
NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION

In Front of Your Face and Introduction serve as a satisfying reminder that one of world cinema’s most consistent filmmakers is still thriving.

POSSESSION: Scenes From A (Monstrous) Marriage
POSSESSION: Scenes From A (Monstrous) Marriage

Żuławski channeled his personal heartbreak into primal horror, and the result is a messy, marvelous movie.

NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining
NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining

Elevated by excellent performances, minimalist interpretation of the visuals, and sound design that is larger than life, The Tragedy of Macbeth soars.

NYFF 2021 BENEDETTA A Hysterical Film About Mass Hysteria
NYFF 2021: BENEDETTA: A Hysterical Film About Mass Hysteria

Paul Verhoeven’s latest film Benedetta, based on the infamous 17th century, has the Catholic Church up in arms as it delivers the satire.

NYFF 2021 THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
NYFF 2021: THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

You’ll definitely laugh, and you might cry, too; whatever the case may be, you’re guaranteed to be moved by Trier’s empathetic storytelling.

NYFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND
NYFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND

Mia Hansen-Løve’s Bergman Island features emotionally intelligent filmmaking and a lovely central performance from Vicky Krieps.

Navigating Toxicity In Don Palathara's Relationship Dramas
Navigating Toxicity In Don Palathara’s Relationship Dramas

Don Palathara is an astute observer of our species. From his first feature film, he has been placing the varying hues of human nature before us.

Queerly Ever After #61: PIT STOP (2013)
Queerly Ever After #61: PIT STOP (2013)

In this Queerly Ever After we visit the 2013, Pit Stop: a simple, slice-of-life story about two men coming together amidst the backdrop of their small town.

CRY MACHO: Clint Eastwood's Latest is a Mixed Bag of Emotions
CRY MACHO: Clint Eastwood’s Latest is a Mixed Bag of Emotions

As it is, Cry Macho is the type of story that Eastwood has both told and portrayed better in the past.

TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND
TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND

Just like the movie-within-a-movie style Hansen-Løve uses to tell the story,  her latest film is a layered, intelligent work full of reflection about art, life, and relationships.

TIFF 2021 Report 4: ZALAVA, SUNDOWN, THE GOOD HOUSE & SILENT NIGHT
TIFF 2021 Report 4: ZALAVA, SUNDOWN, THE GOOD HOUSE & SILENT NIGHT

Kristy Strouse gives us her final report from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival with her last four film reviews.

TIFF21 Report 3: The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man
TIFF21 Report 3: The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man

Kristy Strouse shares her third report from the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival with reviews for The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man.

TIFF 2021 Report 2: SILENT LAND, ENCOUNTER & DUG DUG
TIFF 2021 Report 2: SILENT LAND, ENCOUNTER & DUG DUG

With Kristy Strouse’s next report she covers Silent Land, Encounter and Dug Dug!