Is MARA Scary Enough to Keep Us Awake?
MARA: Scary Enough To Keep Us Awake

With a minimal budget, Mara will satisfy an audience that enjoys jitters, with just enough scares that as you leave the theatre you might dread your next bout of sleep paralysis.

THE KING OF THIEVES: Bland British Crime Caper
THE KING OF THIEVES: Bland British Crime Caper

Not bad but rather bland, The King of Thieves is too simply constructed to fully capitalise on its solid cast and compelling true-life crime story.

I AM NOT A WITCH: A Haunting & Humorous Feature Debut

Carried by a flair for dramatic visual and a remarkable lead performance from Mulubwa, I Am Not a Witch is a fierce and undeniably feminist film unlike anything else in cinemas this year.

CAPTIVE STATE Trailer
CAPTIVE STATE Trailer

Nearly a decade after an occupation by an extra-terrestrial force, Captive State explores the lives on both sides of the conflict.

In Defense of SUMMER OF '84, A Bold Punctuation To The Triteness Of 80’s Nostalgia
In Defense of SUMMER OF ’84, A Bold Punctuation To The Triteness Of 80’s Nostalgia

Summer of ’84 may have been passed over as a cheap Stranger Things knockoff, but there is surprising depth to it if you look beneath the surface.

A STORY FROM CHIKAMATSU: Love and Punishment
A STORY FROM CHIKAMATSU: Love & Punishment

In anticipation of its induction into the Criterion Collection, we look back on A Story From Chikamatsu, a film with with a sharp focus on the social phenomenons of 18th century Japan.

LET THE CORPSES TAN – A Vibrant, Visceral, and Stylish Pistol Opera
LET THE CORPSES TAN: A Vibrant, Visceral & Stylish Pistol Opera

Let the Corpses Tan is an exhilarating and original work of wild genius that we’ve come to expect from directors Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 7: Hallo Spaceboys
Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 7: Hallo Spaceboys

Reviews of Claire Denis’ latest, a film from Bi Gan, and more – straight from Toronto International Film Festival.

THE LAST SUIT: A Powerful and Poignant Journey
THE LAST SUIT: A Powerful & Poignant Journey

By elegantly twisting the tropes of both the road movie and the war movie, The Last Suit tells a familiar story in a fresh manner.

SHAMELESS "Mo White!" (S9E2): They Grow Up So Fast
SHAMELESS “Mo White!” (S9E2): They Grow Up So Fast

Even though this week’s episode goes a bit downhill, Shameless has plenty of laughs as the Gallaghers try to navigate life, with plenty of room for the cast to shine.

WILDLIFE Trailer
WILDLIFE Trailer

In Paul Dano’s Wildlife, a boy witnesses his parents’ marriage falling apart after his mother finds another man.

The Beginner's Guide: Neo-Noir
The Beginner’s Guide: Neo-Noir

Neo-Noir films are full of cynicism, despair and characters who are trying to find a way out of the shadows – here are the genre’s essential films.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 6: Over The Moon (And A Bit Underwhelmed)
Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 6: Over The Moon (And A Bit Underwhelmed)

Curious about Cuarón’s, Chazelle and McQueen’s latest? From Toronto International Film Festival, here are our reviews of Roma, First Man, Widows – and more!

A FINE WIFE: A Raw Story Of A Family Torn Apart By Mental Illness
A FINE WIFE: A Raw Story Of A Family Torn Apart By Mental Illness

A Fine Wife is an important film and a conversation starter, giving us a raw inside look at mental illness from the point of view of a loving mate.

THE TOYBOX: This Vacation Goes South

The Toybox rises above being completely predictable with some interesting cinematic choices, and the decision to be unapologetically gruesome.