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Film Fest 919: THE FAVOURITE: Absurdity & Empathy Go To War In Yorgos Lanthimos' Latest
Film Fest 919: THE FAVOURITE: Absurdity & Empathy Go To War In Yorgos Lanthimos’ Latest

Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest is his first truly empathetic character study, aided by three powerhouse performances from Colman, Weisz and Stone.

THE PACKAGE: Doesn't Quite Fulfil The Promise Of Its Premise
THE PACKAGE: Doesn’t Quite Fulfil The Promise Of Its Premise

The Package suffers from being a little too conventional for its own good – a generic teen rom-com with a dissected dick slapped on top.

BRIJ MOHAN AMAR RAHE: A Mean-spirited, Semi-Entertaining Black Comedy

Though Brij Mohan Amar Rahe may be funny and entertaining at points, it mostly comes across as unpleasant to watch and unintentionally muddled.

BROTHER'S NEST: Like Father, Like Son
BROTHER’S NEST: Like Father, Like Son

Brother’s Nest is a return to form for Shane and Clayton Jacobson, their comic noir feeling like an Australian Hitchc*ck film.

Interview With Greg Sestero, Star Of BEST F(R)IENDS: VOLUME ONE
BEST F(R)IENDS VOLUME ONE: Sideshow Allies

Best F(r)iends: Volume One’s dramatic ambitions are a step in the right direction for the legendary pair, but its low-budget nature severely limits its potential, especially when it comes to its technical credits.

SXSW Review: YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY: A Tour Of Toxic Masculinity
SXSW Review: YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY (BEING FRANK): A Tour Of Toxic Masculinity

The narrative debut of director Miranda Bailey, You Can Choose Your Family, is a misjudged dark comedy that earns enough goodwill through the committed performances from its ensemble.

THOROUGHBREDS: Nothing New, But It’s Still Snarky Fun

Watching Thoroughbreds, one is fully aware of the debt it owes to the similar films that came before it. But that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable to watch. Female friendship has never looked so deliciously dangerous.

I, TONYA: Being Bad Never Looked So Good
I, TONYA: Being Bad Never Looked So Good

I, Tonya is a refreshingly dark comedy biopic about the famous 1994 Tonya Harding incident, and is laden with incredible performances.

GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS: An Inside Hockey Sports Comedy
GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS: An Inside Hockey Sports Comedy

Jay Baruchel steps behind the camera for cult sports comedy sequel Goon: Last Of The Enforcers, and forgets what makes the original special.

The Beginner's Guide: Rob Zombie, Director & Writer
The Beginner’s Guide: Rob Zombie, Director & Writer

Rob Zombie is one of the more well-known B-horror filmmakers working today, his films a glorification of campy fun and violence.

CARDINALS: Sin & Sorrow In Small-Town Canada
CARDINALS: Sin & Sorrow In Small-Town Canada (#TIFF)

Cardinals is a tense and subtly effective thriller set in small-town Canada, bolstered by strong performances and complex themes.

THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE: An Arthouse Immigration Drama That's All Style, No Substance
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE: An Arthouse Immigration Drama That’s All Style, No Substance

Kaurismaki’s latest, The Other Side Of Hope, an intriguing take on the immigration crisis, keeps its important subject at arm’s length.

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2: An Appreciation
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 2: An Appreciation

Sure, it’s a terrible film, yet Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 has elements to make it an entertaining cult classic in the making.

A MAN CALLED OVE: An Unexpected Gem
A MAN CALLED OVE: An Unexpected Gem

We have the Academy to thank for bringing this warmly humorous Swedish gem to our attention – it’s one of the year’s most likeable films.

ROUGH NIGHT: Weekend At Bernie's Meets Feminism
ROUGH NIGHT: Weekend At Bernie’s Meets Feminism

Rough Night starts weak- but with a decent amount of laughs and a deconstruction of gender tropes, it soon becomes a breath of fresh air.