If there is a recent slasher to watch from this year to kick off the Halloween season, it is Terrifier 2. While many may argue about detrimental shortcomings of the film, Director Damien Leone displays his vision and direction is sharper than his killer clown’s plentiful weapons.
Read MoreThe filmmakers who made Lyle, Lyle Crocodile embrace all the silliness of the original story, without any shame or lack of conviction. Whatever you say about the film, you cannot deny that the passion is present.
Read MoreWerewolf by Night offers a howlin’ good time, and is sure to satisfy comic fans and horror fans alike, making a great case for further adventures into fear within the Marvel universe. As Marvel’s first film under the ‘Special Presentation’ banner, Werewolf should mark the first of many.
Read MoreThomas 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 MoreDavid Bruckner’s Hellraiser is a perfect tribute to the Clive Barker original. It proves Bruckner can most certainly work within the landscape of a higher budget without losing any of his charm and trademarks to his filmmaking which makes him so unique and exciting.
Read MoreSmile is a supernatural psychological horror film from Paramount that offers crafty scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and a relevant message that is largely held back by a derivative plot, a so-so script, and a tiring runtime.
Read MoreAfter years of patiently waiting, fans of the 1993 cult classic have finally received a sequel worth waiting for in Hocus Pocus 2 - a follow-up that not only retains the magic of its predecessor, but ushers in an exciting new era.
Read MoreCountless frames within Dozens of Norths are breathtaking and could easily be imagined as separate art pieces hung up in a gallery. The viewer loses themselves in certain moments when the film pauses on a particularly emotional scene – it’s so far removed from what has become mainstream with animation in the most positive way.
Read MoreSilver Bird and Rainbow Fish is a personal portrayal of a family’s memories through stories and photographs, and it is undeniably beautiful, but a little too slow and quiet at times. The experimental nature of this film sometimes enhances its emotional connection to the viewer, while at other times, it hinders it.
Read MoreThe childish characters so violently portrayed may come off as disorienting to some, but those on the adventurous side may enjoy the depraved Unicorn Wars. Those critics however, might have to look a little deeper at the message behind the film, as it uses extreme violence to show it’s actually against real bloodshed.
Read MoreBandit is as simple and bland as its title. The plot is so recycled that the film production probably had a negative carbon footprint. The worst part is it didn’t have to be this boring, and it didn’t have to waste the cast which it had, and yet the only thing this Bandit stole was the time it took to watch the film.
Read MoreRegardless of your taste in film, the eclectic ensemble of The Menu gives you something you can sink your teeth into. The script, while perhaps nothing new in terms of premise or political commentary has enough twists and turns and an overall foreboding gloom that makes the film a delicious addition to the thriller genre.
Read MoreJafar Panahi’s latest feature, No Bears, is one that continues to blur the line between fiction and reality. It is a subtle yet powerful and reflective work that should not be ignored.
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 MoreWhile this review certainly sings the praises of Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans ad nauseam, it’s very much a film that speaks for itself, and is just an incredible force of sincerity, love, and creativity that simply cannot be missed.
Read MorePearl never takes itself too seriously, and just has a fun time with itself and with the audience. The racy content in X isn’t forgotten here, and despite it being 1918, pornography finds a way to impact the titular character just as it did in the first film.
Read MoreWriter-Director Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig return with another stellar murder mystery with Glass Onion. Like its predecessor, this film boasts many of the same successful feats which lead to Knives Out becoming a franchise - An all-star cast firing on all cylinders, sharp direction, plot twists galore, and a whole lot of fun.
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 MoreIt’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.
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.
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