drama

NYFF 2021 THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
NYFF 2021: THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

You’ll definitely laugh, and you might cry, too; whatever the case may be, you’re guaranteed to be moved by Trier’s empathetic storytelling.

NYFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND
NYFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND

Mia Hansen-Løve’s Bergman Island features emotionally intelligent filmmaking and a lovely central performance from Vicky Krieps.

Navigating Toxicity In Don Palathara's Relationship Dramas
Navigating Toxicity In Don Palathara’s Relationship Dramas

Don Palathara is an astute observer of our species. From his first feature film, he has been placing the varying hues of human nature before us.

Queerly Ever After #61: PIT STOP (2013)
Queerly Ever After #61: PIT STOP (2013)

In this Queerly Ever After we visit the 2013, Pit Stop: a simple, slice-of-life story about two men coming together amidst the backdrop of their small town.

CRY MACHO: Clint Eastwood's Latest is a Mixed Bag of Emotions
CRY MACHO: Clint Eastwood’s Latest is a Mixed Bag of Emotions

As it is, Cry Macho is the type of story that Eastwood has both told and portrayed better in the past.

TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND
TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND

Just like the movie-within-a-movie style Hansen-Løve uses to tell the story,  her latest film is a layered, intelligent work full of reflection about art, life, and relationships.

TIFF 2021 Report 4: ZALAVA, SUNDOWN, THE GOOD HOUSE & SILENT NIGHT
TIFF 2021 Report 4: ZALAVA, SUNDOWN, THE GOOD HOUSE & SILENT NIGHT

Kristy Strouse gives us her final report from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival with her last four film reviews.

TIFF21 Report 3: The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man
TIFF21 Report 3: The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man

Kristy Strouse shares her third report from the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival with reviews for The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man.

TIFF 2021 Report 2: SILENT LAND, ENCOUNTER & DUG DUG
TIFF 2021 Report 2: SILENT LAND, ENCOUNTER & DUG DUG

With Kristy Strouse’s next report she covers Silent Land, Encounter and Dug Dug!

TIFF 2021 Dune
TIFF 2021: DUNE

Denis Villeneuve brings Frank Herbert’s Dune – the best-selling science fiction novel of all time – to the silver screen.

HIFF Report 1: SPENCER, NINJABABY, FACELESS, & BEING BEBE
TIFF 2021: SPENCER & THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE

In the latest report from TIFF 2021, Wilson Kwong reviews the unique biopics films Spencer and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

TIFF 2021 Report 1: ALONERS, VIOLET & THE HILL WHERE LIONESSES ROAR
TIFF 2021 Report 1: ALONERS, VIOLET & THE HILL WHERE LIONESSES ROAR

Kristy Strouse shares her first report with three films from Toronto International Film Festival, all female and directorial debuts.

TIFF 2021: ALL MY PUNY SORROWS & KICKING BLOOD
TIFF 2021: ALL MY PUNY SORROWS & KICKING BLOOD

In the latest report from TIFF 2021, Wilson Kwong looks at solid examples of creative storytelling with All My Puny Sorrows and Kicking Blood.

TIFF 2021: LAST NIGHT IN SOHO
TIFF 2021: LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

Despite a rather disappointing third act, Last Night in Soho still manages to be an engaging cinematic experience thanks to its impressive technical and performative entities.

Queerly Ever After #60 JITTERS (2010)
Queerly Ever After #60: JITTERS (2010)

Queerly Ever After #60 focuses on Baldvin Zophoníasson’s Icelandic film Jitters, a teen drama filled with first crushes and tragic events.