Annette Bening

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: POOLMAN Is Good, Actually
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: POOLMAN Is Good, Actually

Poolman might not be for everyone, but for those of us who want to see a Chinatown-loving himbo finding himself in his own mystery, this is a worthy comedy.

HOPE GAP Trailer
HOPE GAP Trailer

In Hope Gap, a couple’s visit with their son takes a dramatic turn when the father tells him he plans on leaving his mother.

THE REPORT: Tells The Truth Of 9/11, Warts And All

The Report is deserving of every ounce of praise it receives on its performances, accuracy, and commentary, but getting through the film is a bit of a slog.

TIFF 2019: HOPE GAP
TIFF 2019: HOPE GAP

Prolific British writer-director William Nicholson’s  Hope Gap is a charming, yet altogether bleak portrayal of a…

THE REPORT Trailer
THE REPORT Trailer

In The Report, Senate staffer Daniel J. Jones uncovers shocking secrets when tasked to lead an investigation into the CIA’s post 9/11 Detention and Interrogation Program.

THE SEAGULL: A Picturesque Drama Anchored By Three Great Women
THE SEAGULL: A Picturesque Drama Anchored By Three Great Women

The Seagull is a gorgeous adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved plays. The characters are not always likable, but what the film has to say about love, art, fame, and other human desires remain powerful even in the age of Internet celebrity.

FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL: Sparks Fly In Solid Biopic
FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL: Sparks Fly In Solid Biopic

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is not a faultless affair, but the central love story and performances make up for its minor flaws.

RULES DON’T APPLY: An Uneven Throwback With A Romance That Shines
RULES DON’T APPLY: An Uneven Throwback With A Romance That Shines

Though Rules Don’t Apply is beautifully shot and contains a tender romance, the two stories of the film collide, making it an uneven venture.

20TH CENTURY WOMEN: Annette Bening Shines In Period Character Study
20TH CENTURY WOMEN: Annette Bening Shines In Period Character Study

20th Century Women is a remarkable character study of women in the 1970s, but it falls just shy of greatness due to its lack of plot.

Revisiting Stephen Frears' THE GRIFTERS
Revisiting Stephen Frears’ THE GRIFTERS

The Grifters is a films which has largely been lost through time; here, we explore why it might be worth revisiting.