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'Causeway' Review: Jennifer Lawrence Comes Home in Slow Burn Drama [TIFF 2022]

Causeway 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.

Drama, TIFFJohn ShuttSeptember 16, 2022Causeway, Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry Comment

'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' Review: A Benign Buzzkill [TIFF 2022]

It’s almost ironic the way The Greatest Beer Run Ever wants to talk about the atrocities of war because it can’t decide what it wants to be itself. Marketed as a comedy and shot like a drama, the film is just a glimmer into comedy, drama and war.

'Women Talking' Review: Confronting The Patriarchy Both Then and Now [TIFF 2022]

Canadian 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.

'Aftersun' Review: A Tender Glimpse at a Father-Daughter Bond on Vacation [TIFF 2022]

Ultimately, Afterson was one of the best of the Toronto International Film Festival this year, with real performances and raw, honest filmmaking. Filmmaker Charlotte Wells is able to find her own style easily, regardless of this film being her debut feature.

'The Son' Review: Like Father, Not So Much Like Son [TIFF 2022]

If the cast of The Son wasn’t star-studded, it would absolutely be ignored by pundits and audiences alike. This is a disappointing second film from director Florian Zeller, and movie-watchers may be hesitant to trust future projects from him after this sophomore effort.

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Review: Only Martin McDonagh Can Make a Madcap Modern Fable Seem So True [TIFF 2022]

Martin McDonagh has crafted a modern day allegory in Banshees of Inisherin - a cinematic yarn that the small town elder tells kids as they ride their bikes through the midtown square. It serves as a lesson about love and loss, and more importantly, the reality of what those mean to those of us who wear our hearts on our sleeve.

‘My Policeman’ Review: Unless You’re a Styles Fan, This Won’t Be Your Policeman [TIFF 2022]

My Policeman, despite what it may hint at, fails to deliver a romance that meets its own storytelling ambition. It tragically leans on a misguided narrative instead of fleshing out the central love story the audience is meant to celebrate, and even the popularity of Harry Styles will not enough to draw in an audience.

'Raymond and Ray' Review: A Heartfelt and Often Funny Two-Handed Drama [TIFF 2022]

Thanks 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.

‘Something You Said Last Night’ Review: A Beautifully Understated Vacation Story [TIFF 2022]

Something You Said Last Night is primed to be a gem ripe for discovery coming out of this year’s TIFF Festival, and will hopefully gain an audience and bestow its extremely resonant experience onto the larger film world.

'Decision to Leave' Review: The Master is Back and More Romantic Than Ever [TIFF 2022]

Complete with terrific performances, flawless editing, bewitching cinematography, and a story that will keep you hooked until you wake up the next morning Decision to Leave is everything audiences would expect from director Park Chan-wook.

Festival Review, TIFFTayler WellsSeptember 12, 2022Decision to Leave, Decision to Leave Review, Park Chan-wook, TIFF, TIFF 2022, Tang Wei, Park Hae-ilComment

'The Swimmers' Review: A Resounding Tale of Hardships and Hope [TIFF 2022]

The 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.

Drama, Festival Review, Movie Review, TIFFArjun PersaudSeptember 12, 2022The Swimmers, Review of The Swimmers, TIFF 2022, Netflix, FestivalComment

'Sidney' Review: A Touching Farewell to a Hero of Hollywood [TIFF 2022]

Sidney, produced by Oprah Winfrey, is clearly meant as a loving tribute to Poitier. Some might accuse this project of wearing rose-coloured glasses, but Winfrey probably didn’t make this film for people who might think that way as her love and admiration for Poitier is impossible to doubt.

Biopic, Documentary, Festival Review, TIFFKyle ClimansSeptember 11, 2022Sidney Movie, Movie Review, TIFF 2022, Sidney Poitier, Oprah, Review of SidneyComment

'Biosphere' Review: An Ambitious Tale Of Two Best Friends [TIFF 2022]

Whether 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.

‘The Woman King’ Review: A Knockout of Epic Proportions [TIFF 2022]

Anchored by its fantastic performances, razor-sharp direction, and exhilarating spectacle, The Woman King is a thoroughly exciting epic which packs several punches, and lands its blows, and is worthy of the biggest screen, and crowd, possible.