Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 8: Smells Like TIFF Spirit

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!

SACRED HEART: Wrestles With Our Inner Demons

Australian writer-director Kosta Nikas’ Sacred Heart is a mature, thoughtful, and dramatic piece of filmmaking for a first-time feature director.

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.

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.

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.

SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER: A Catfish Tale Gone Right
SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER: A Catfish Tale Gone Right

While Sierra Burgess is a Loser isn’t amazing, it’s worth a watch if you’re into something simple that has a happy ending.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 5: Striking The Perfect Chord
Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 5: Striking The Perfect Chord

In this report from Toronto International Film Festival, we review Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk, Jodie Mack’s The Grand Bizarre and more!