'The Debut' Review: Gleefully Revelling In The Methods of Madness [TIFF 2026]

‘The Debut’ is further proof of Jesse Eisenberg as a major filmmaking talent. This is his biggest film to date and it really excels in its more showy, grandiose moments, yet never loses sight of grounding itself in a sense of tangibility

Awards, TIFFArjun PersaudSeptember 21, 2026Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, The Debut, Theatre, Musical, Comedy, Jesse Eisenberg, Halle Bailey, Havana Rose LiuComment

'The Little Mermaid' Review: A Long Overdue Adaptation that Makes a Splash

Since it was first announced, Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid has been swimming against a seemingly impossible current. Yet this live action remake is a massive success as it tastefully recontextualizes the original story, while delivering a bold new vision.

Review, Musical, Disney, Live-ActionDempsey PillotMay 22, 2023The Little Mermaid, Review of the Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid (2023), Ariel, Disney, Melissa McCarthy, Halle Bailey, The Little Mermaid Review, Movie ReviewComment