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London Film Festival 2021: THE HARDER THEY FALL: A Stylish Star-Studded Western Revenge Ride

The Harder They Fall is a confident and engaging debut, staying just on the right side of story versus style with the entertaining tale of revenge.

NYFF 2021: THE POWER OF THE DOG
NYFF 2021: THE POWER OF THE DOG

With strong performances, The Power of the Dog delivers on its promise, offering a solid narrative tale of strength, masculinity and grief.

NYFF 2021: THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
NYFF 2021: THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

The Velvet Underground wields the hands of time, recapturing and evolving into a time capsule of art within a new wave style of documentary.

NYFF 2021: THE FRENCH DISPATCH
NYFF 2021: THE FRENCH DISPATCH

With an eclectic cast and unique form of storytelling, The French Dispatch is one of the most light hearted ventures of the year.

NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION
NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION

In Front of Your Face and Introduction serve as a satisfying reminder that one of world cinema’s most consistent filmmakers is still thriving.

TIFF 2021: WHERE IS ANNE FRANK: Creative Animation Vs. Wonky Plot
TIFF 2021: WHERE IS ANNE FRANK: Creative Animation Vs. Wonky Plot

Ari Folman’s latest Where Is Anne Frank is a kaleidoscope of beautiful visuals and good intentions, even if some of them don’t exactly land.

TIFF 2021: THE WHEEL: Honesty Strikes Through A Failing Marriage
TIFF 2021: THE WHEEL: Honesty Strikes Through A Failing Marriage

The Wheel, Steve Pink’s latest directorial venture, sees him zeroing in on a young couple and their messy, crumbling marriage.

Fantasia Film Festival 2021: RAGING FIRE
Fantasia Film Festival 2021: RAGING FIRE

With career performances, Raging Fire hits all the right notes in this orchestral masterpiece of Hong Kong action cinema.

CinefestOz 2021: THE DROVER'S WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON
CinefestOz 2021: THE DROVER’S WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON

Despite a familiarity with Johnson’s isolated world, Leah Purcell’s passion for The Drover’s Wife ultimately does her directing debut a massive disservice.

Locarno Film Festival 2021: Festival Dispatch
Locarno Film Festival 2021: Festival Dispatch 1

Reporting from the 2021 Locarno Film Festival, Monique Vigneault looks at Soul of a Beast, 100 Minutes, The Girl and the Spider Mask and Il Legionario!

Melbourne International Film Festival 2021: Keeping The Dream Alive
Melbourne International Film Festival 2021: Keeping The Dream Alive

Reporting back from MIFF 2021, Sean Fallon reviews Come Back Anytime, Set!, Stray, Ablaze and The Witches of the Orient!

Bentonville Film Festival 2021: COAST
Bentonville Film Festival 2021: COAST

Beautifully filmed, Coast is a film you will find just coasting through the motions.

Bentonville Film Festival 2021: CODA
Bentonville Film Festival 2021: CODA

From stunning performances all around, Coda is perfection from start to finish, keeping audiences engaged through humor, heart and genuine craftsmanship.

Bentonville Film Festival 2021: MOGUL MOWGLI
Bentonville Film Festival 2021: MOGUL MOWGLI

In its entirety, Mogul Mowgli is a cinematic experience that will resonate with the heart and enlighten the mind.

New York Asian Film Festival 2021 Part One: ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU, NINJA GIRL and BARBARIAN INVASION
New York Asian Film Festival 2021 Part One: ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU, NINJA GIRL and BARBARIAN INVASION

In her first report from the New York Asian Film Festival, Lee Jutton reviews Escape from Mogadishu, Ninja Girl and Barbarian Invasion.