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TIFF 2019: The Oddities: COLOR OUT OF SPACE And THE LONG WALK

This TIFF 2019 report focuses more on the stranger side of TIFF, including the films Color Out of Space and The Long Walk.

TIFF 2019: LUCY IN THE SKY: Noah Hawley’s Directorial Debut Is As Vacant As Its Subject

Lucy in the Sky is an unfortunate misstep for Noah Hawley. It takes his visual style and attempts to transfer it to a story that is as chaotic in tone as the real Lisa Nowak’s criminal activities were.

FREAKS: An Ambitious & Absorbing Genre Mix
FREAKS: An Ambitious & Absorbing Genre Mix

Freaks is a paranoid little picture, using its influences wisely while manufacturing something distinctive: one of the best Sci-fi’s of the year.

THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE: A New Age of Familiar Fantasy
THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE: A New Age Of Familiar Fantasy

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is the bold kind of fantasy that is more than welcome from the Henson studio in the 21st century.

TITANS (S2E1): A Bumpy But Promising Continuation For DC’s Young Heroes
TITANS (S2E1) “Trigon”: A Bumpy But Promising Continuation For DC’s Young Heroes

Season 2 of Titans starts off on a messy but promising foot that does more to excite fans for future episodes than work as a spectacular conclusion for its previous arc.

Werewolves & Lobsters: How I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF Explains Jordan Peterson's Appeal
Werewolves & Lobsters: How I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF Explains Jordan Peterson’s Appeal

Despite the overt silliness of I Was A Teenage Werewolf, it might give us a useful way to think about the cultural impact of one Dr. Jordan Peterson.

Rhode Island International Film Festival’s Best Director Vladislav Kozlov Directs THE KILLERS

We spoke with Russian director Vladislav Kozlov about his film The Killers, for which he was awarded “Best Director” at Rhode Island International Film Festival.

"You Need To Just Forget What's On The Page And Have Conversations." Interview with Bruce Dern For FREAKS
“You Need To Just Forget What’s On The Page And Have Conversations.” Interview With Bruce Dern For FREAKS

Kristy Strouse spoke with Bruce Dern about his latest film, Freaks, working with his young castmate, what he looks for in characters, and how things have changed for him over the years.

THE BOYS (S1E2) "Cherry": Hughie Breaks Bad
THE BOYS (S1E2) “Cherry”: Hughie Breaks Bad

So while we did get some leads on our ongoing plot threads, The Boys continues to wallow in its worst tendencies.

NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS: Surrealist Comedy Does Go Places
NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS: Surrealist Comedy Does Go Places

Surrealist comedy Nothing Really Matters involves nightmarish imagery and brimming uncertainty that makes you think of a David Lynch movie.

ANOTHER LIFE: A Step Backwards For Netflix And Science-Fiction
ANOTHER LIFE Season 1: A Step Backwards For Netflix & Science-Fiction

Another Life is a unique space drama, but unfortunately it fails to be an immersive experience like that of the genres it draws from.

THE BOYS (S1E1) "The Name of the Game": Who Supervises the Supes?
THE BOYS (S1E1) “The Name Of The Game”: Who Supervises The Supes?

The Boys is a bizarre mishmash that leads to some mishandling of sensitive material and a strange tonal dissonance throughout.

ASTRONAUT: Dreyfuss Gives Weight To Enjoyable But Maudlin Story
ASTRONAUT: Dreyfuss Gives Weight To Enjoyable But Maudlin Story

Despite some design flaws, Astronaut sticks its landing enjoyably enough thanks to the command of Dreyfuss and a novel angle of attack.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E10) “Bear Witness”: June Is Back
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E10) “Bear Witness”: June Is Back

In Bear Witness, episode 10 of season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale, June’s back, she’s determined, and now, there’s a real chance at change.

THE HANDMAID'S TALE (S3E8) "Unfit": All The Sinners
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E8) “Unfit”: All The Sinners

Heading into the final part of the third season, decisions need to be made, soon, to solidify this show’s position. What’s the endgame? Who is June going to be?