Film Reviews
The saying goes that the story writes itself, but White Boy Rick shows that even the best tales can be crafted into a boring, listless film.
Paul Feig’s latest, A Simple Favor, sees him unshackle himself from his comedy ties – unfortunately, the result is a subpar Gone Girl wannabe.
With some of his most impressively staged set pieces to date, Hold the Dark proves that Jeremy Saulnier is one of the most assured genre filmmakers working today.
Our penultimate Toronto International Film Festival report brings you a review of Palme d’Or winner Shoplifters, plus films by Jia Zhangke, William McGregor, and more!
It’s easy to call this season “more of the same”, but for a show as good as BoJack Horseman, that’s a compliment.
With two likable stars playing unlikable characters, some witty repartee that borders on being too wordy, and an overuse of its finer points, Destination Wedding ends up getting lost in execution.
What began as a slow burning episode quickly descends into suspicion, shame and further confusion…
Making Montgomery Clift reminds us that the legendary actor was a mortal being, fallible but also fiercely independent.
Due to some finer details, The Land of Steady Habits is not unsatisfying per se, but it also has no staying power.
Tea With The Dames is a charming documentary, offering the once in a lifetime chance to spend ninety minutes in the company of four iconic actresses.
The Silence of Others reveals the struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, who continue to seek justice to this day. We spoke with directors Robert Bahar and Almudena Carracedo.
In our latest report from the Toronto International Film Festival, we look at new films by Xavier Dolan, Alex Ross Perry, Karyn Kusama, and more!
Australian writer-director Kosta Nikas’ Sacred Heart is a mature, thoughtful, and dramatic piece of filmmaking for a first-time feature director.
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.
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.