Thomas M. Wright’s The Stranger is the latest in a long time of true-crime dramas in Netflix’s extensive catalog, and thanks to the director’s astute eye for detail and dedication to the film’s dark and hopeless atmosphere, it manages to stand out as one of the streaming service’s best.
Read MoreEmpire of Light is well acted, well shot, and of course competently constructed. However, it is a hollow film that has very little to actually say. It is consistently insincere in its presentation, and for that it ultimately ends up feeling rather dull.
Read MoreCauseway is an overarching human story that deal with its portrayal of pain, loss and acceptance with empathy. It may not handle all of its themes flawlessly but fantastic acting from Jennifer Lawrence and solid direction make this a drama worth watching.
Read MoreCanadian director Sarah Polley brings her adaptation of Miriam Toews’ Women talking to TIFF, telling the story of resilience in the face of danger where a group of women must overcome the society around them.
Read MoreThanks to the terrific lead performances from Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor, a solid supporting cast and a sharp screenplay, director Rodrigo Garcia is able to inject humanity into ‘Raymond and Ray’ making it extremely relatable to viewers.
Read MoreThe Swimmers is a distinctly unique celebration of triumph and success, with a rock-solid emotional core bound to evoke cries, cheers, laughs, and a feeling of hope when the credits start to roll.
Read MoreWhether you want to laugh or you want to see a sincere story about gender, sexuality, a little bit of magic, and male friendship, actor Marc Duplass’ creation, Biosphere, will help you find a way.
Read MoreThirteen Lives is Ron Howard’s most enthralling film in years, utilizing an impeccable cinematographer and terrific performances from its star studded cast to establish brilliant claustrophobic tension.
Read MoreIn Terence Davies’s Benediction, led by a confident performance by Jack Lowdon, the film explores the life of one of Britain’s most famed poets, and what it is like when the talents of this time face a crisis that shakes them to their core and motivates them to create works of art that move us all.
Read MoreMemoria’s ephemeral nature makes it a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience, even if the movie itself feels incomplete, through a series of very loud noises. Having said this, seeing Memoria in a movie theater is definitely an experience unlike any other and was tailor-made for complete cinematic engulfment.
Read MoreWhether you’re familiar with the story of Hamlet, or even the original source material, Robert Eggers’ revenge film, The Northman is a film is well worth the price of admission. It’s a wild rollercoaster which delves deep into old Scandinavian lore, no matter how unsettling the implications.
Read MoreThere are few films of the modern era that feel as authentically retro as Ti West’s latest horror flick X. Whether that’s the distinct visuals, crisp sound design, overly enthusiastic performances, or the waves of blood and guts, almost every aspect of X feels as though it’s been pulled directly from the 1970s.
Read MoreBen Affleck plays Vic, a man enjoying early retirement as he enjoys his artistic endeavours, attending never ending parties and his beautiful wife, Melinda, played by Ana de Armas. Audiences quickly discover Vic and Melinda do not have the perfect marriage, only perhaps, perfect for one another. The bigger issue being, this film was far from perfect, and far from deep.
Read MoreWhen watching Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin directorial debut, ‘Dog’, it gave audiences exactly what was being advertised: a cute and cuddly dog picture for fans of the sub-genre and a predictable and ultimately forgettable comedy-drama about a man and his dog.
Read MoreIn representing a school shooting, actress/singer Megan Park’s directorial debut, ‘The Fallout’ makes the admirable decisions in dealing with the subject. However, while great performances elevate The Fallout, its facile and superficial plot falters the movie from being anything more than a semi-decent actors’ showcase.
Read MoreDue to director Joel Coen’s unrivalled understanding of the genre and Washington & McDormand’s powerful and grounded performances, ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ manages to mostly overcome this by offering an extremely cohesive and comprehensible take on the iconic story. The Tragedy of Macbeth expertly blends old with new to create one of the most exciting and accessible Shakespeare adaptations to date.
Read MoreGeorge Clooney’s adaptation of J.R. Moehringer’s memoir in ’The Tender Bar’ aims to charm audiences with a talented cast and beloved source material, and hits the bullseye fairly often. While the film may be uneven, it is certainly worth a watch, and deserves more praise than it’s receiving.
Read MoreHot off his Oscar win, Guillermo Del Toro is back with a new, expectedly dark and alluring film in the form of ‘Nightmare Alley’. Based on the novel, of the same name, and inspired by the Edmund Goulding 1947 film, del Toro has mustered up a strikingly atmospheric noir that effortlessly transports spectators into the filmmaker’s dark vision.
Read MoreDon’t Look Up is largely, a disappointment. All the ingredients for a great film are there: an original, intriguing premise, plenty of incredibly talented actors, an acclaimed director/writer, and a story that feels extremely relevant in our current society. But sadly, the film is thrown together in such a rushed and careless way that it becomes mostly uninteresting and forgettable
Read MoreWith her directorial debut, ‘Bruised’ is new ground for Berry, even as she also stars in the lead role of Jackie Justice. Jackie is a woman who once fought in the UFC, and is now an aging train wreck of a human being. She lives with her equally washed-up manager and boyfriend Desi (Adan Canto), as they wallow in failure and alcoholism.
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