Even those not familiar with Hebert’s classic work, will not be blinded to the fact that ‘Dune’ is easily one of the best films of the year so far. Brought to you by visionary Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, this epic story is brought to life on such an incomprehensibly grand scale, it becomes completely mesmerizing.
Read MoreThe followup to 2018’s ‘Halloween’ offers a much more brutal and superhuman Michael Myers than we have ever seen before! But does that translate well in this franchise? This second film in the most recent reboot may seem fun at first glance but is really just a bloated mess due to a poor script and some very lacklustre acting.
Read MoreWhether it’s a spiritual appreciation for the animal, the urge to hang one up above a fireplace, or the fear of becoming a victim on its kill list, there is a very real American fixation with deer; it’s a twisted, overly-serious obsession with of the horned animal that serves as the central terror Scott Cooper’s widely anticipated “Antlers”.
Read MoreIf there is one complaint of The Last Duel, it’s that this is a lot to take in. With its subject matter, intense action packed finale, and two and a half hour run time, this might not be for everyone, but with an all-star cast and one of the best screenplays of the year, Ridley Scott’s historical drama is the biggest surprise of 2021 so far.
Read MoreA film that prides itself on being the first Black-Western, ‘The Harder They Fall’ is a viciously brutal and wildly captivating adventure from start to finish, boasting incredible performances from the whole ensemble that bring their characters to life in the most entertaining of ways.
Read MoreThe release of A24’s ‘Lamb’ has been chortled over on social media and through the film industry’s game of telephone, its unique premise is slightly overshadowed due to its coincidental inclusion within the “farm animal film trend”, and all this for absolutely no good reason- the film is a maddening stroke of genius.
Read MoreIf you thought 2018’s ‘Venom’ went back to the days of early-2000’s era superhero silliness, then wait until “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” as it cranks the 2000’s style to the max. With a B-movie style that perfectly matches its rushed script, it all ends in yet another over the top CGI battle between different colored goo.
Read MoreIn his final appearance as James Bond, Daniel Craig delivers the perfect performance and ending that no previous Bond actor had been afforded. As a result, “No Time to Die” immediately takes its seat as one of the greatest and most essential Bond films.
Read MoreMelissa McCarthy re-teams with director Theodore Melfi and actor Chris O’Dowd to once again show her dramatic chops, but while “The Starling” attempts to soar and be poignant, the script grounds the film very quickly.
Read MoreWhile the immense Broadway success of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, may deceive viewers, look past the emotional ballads and the ‘relatable’ high school blues and you’ll find that the show is actually incredibly tone deaf and wildly misguided. Dear Evan Hansen may be the worst stage-to-screen musical adaptations to date.
Read MoreThis latest film about the life of Tammy Faye Bakker, stars Jessica Chastain in the titular role with Andrew Garfield playing her famous husband, Jim. The Eyes of Tammy Faye tells the story of America’s first televangelists through love, faith, and scandal.
Read MoreWatching “Cry Macho”, there’s the painful, almost agonizing, realization that this could very well be Clint Eastwood’s last movie. The 91-year old actor/filmmaker, who shot the film in one month during the COVID-19 pandemic, can still don a Cowboy hat and deliver yet another legendary performance as a leading role.
Read MoreSnakehead, the feature film debut of Evan Jackson Leung is a worthwhile watch. The film’s highly stylized cinematography, its thoughtful examination of an under-explored subject, and the two female lead characters are all dynamic enough to carry the film through any shortcomings it might have.
Read MoreBen Foster gives a transformative performance that should garner the actor his first Oscar nomination in Barry Levinson’s ‘The Survivor’, a career highlight for the veteran director that shows the Holocaust from a different perspective while looking to the future.
Read MoreThe basis of an interesting short film is there, but not a nearly two-hour film in which characters constantly mope around and do practically nothing to advance the plot or develop its characters and world. As a result, Earwig may very well be the most interminable film of the entire Toronto International Film Festival and one of the most disappointing films of the year.
Read MoreAn all too familiar addition to an already oversaturated subgenre, director Rob Savage follows up his debut feature ‘Host’ with ‘Dashcam’, another pandemic horror film that seems to aim at audience’s patience, rather than their ability to be frightened.
Read More‘Oscar Peterson: Black + White’ is one of the great music documentaries, and an essential release out of TIFF 2021. Guided lovingly by Barry Avrich, this tribute to the extraordinary life and career of Oscar Peterson must be seen by anyone who loves music, and especially if they love Oscar Peterson.
Read MoreWhile Kenneth Branagh may only make a handful of artistic choices as director, every ounce of thoughtfulness went into the script of ‘Belfast’, and that remains enough. The film is shot in an intimate and small manner, the conflict is shrunk down, and eventually it’s all slow cooked into more delicious morsels about morality and love.
Read MoreCanadian cinema has always had an uphill road to climb, but this is especially true of films like ‘Wildhood’. Now being screened for the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, Wildhood draws heavily from Hannam’s own identity and experiences, telling the story of re-defining one’s family, rediscovering love, and recovering one’s sense of self.
Read More‘Titane’ is Julia Ducournau’s second feature length film and just like her last film, this on e isn’t for the faint of heart. A movie that will truly divide audiences with its disturbing imagery but one that will stand the test of time because of the method to it’s madness
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