TIFF 2021 Roundup: THE POWER OF THE DOG, BENEDICTION, AFTER BLUE, and COMPARTMENT NO. 6
TIFF 2021 Roundup: THE POWER OF THE DOG, BENEDICTION, AFTER BLUE, and COMPARTMENT NO. 6

As part of TIFF 2021, we took a look at The Power of the Dog, Benediction, After Blue, and Compartment No. 6.

TIFF 2021: Scarborough
TIFF 2021: Scarborough

Scarborough follows the lives of three families and expands on their struggles and triumphs as they navigate through adversity.

NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: QUANTUM OF SOLACE Revisited
NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: QUANTUM OF SOLACE Revisited

The No Time To Die Countdown continues with a look at Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig’s second film as James Bond.

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.

So Grosse | Such Pointe | Much Blank #34: WC008 – The Rosen Sisters aka "Baby Robbie"
So Grosse | Such Pointe | Much Blank #32: WC008 – The Rosen Sisters aka “Baby Robbie”

On today’s episode, Blake talks to Zoey and Katelyn Rosen, the twin sisters who played “Baby Robbie” in the high school reunion scene.

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.

TIFF 2021: FLEE: Animation as Therapy
TIFF 2021: FLEE: Animation as Therapy

Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s Flee uses animation as a form of therapy for both its central subject and the audience.

HIFF Report 1: SPENCER, NINJABABY, FACELESS, & BEING BEBE
SPENCER Trailer

During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.

Criterion Column: THROW DOWN, THE DAMNED, and MELVIN VAN PEEBLES: ESSENTIAL FILMS
Criterion Column: THROW DOWN, THE DAMNED, and MELVIN VAN PEEBLES: ESSENTIAL FILMS

We took a look at Criterion’s September releases, including Johnnie To’s Throw Down and Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films.

NYFF 2021: TITANE
NYFF 2021: TITANE

Titane spins elements of body horror and science-fiction into a beautiful tale of love and identity, grounded in true human emotion.

TIFF 2021: THE HUMANS
TIFF 2021: THE HUMANS

With The Humans, director Stephen Karam uses cinematic space and language to transform his play into one remarkable film.

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.

NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: CASINO ROYALE Revisited
NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: CASINO ROYALE Revisited

As the No Time To Die Countdown continues, Jake Tropila takes a look at Casino Royale, the first Bond Film starring Daniel Craig.

Film Festivals Are The Beacon Of Diversity & Democracy In Film, But There Are Ways To Improve
Film Festivals Are The Beacon Of Diversity & Democracy In Film, But There Are Ways To Improve

The path to democratization is a long one, but film festivals are the independent, flexible, and creative spaces to accomplish the democratization we seek.

Horrific Inquiry: THE WICKER MAN (1973)
Horrific Inquiry: THE WICKER MAN (1973)

And with harvest season upon us, it seemed the perfect time to dive into this critically acclaimed horror classic.