!['Wildcat' Review: A Well-Intended Bio Pic That Keeps Us at Arm's Length [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/1695005814291-PF6P8ODGG4BIOH0VUSNG/Wildcat_01.jpg)
While the subject is naturally interesting and there seems to be potential for an immersive film, Ethan Hawke’s ‘Wildcat’ does not persuade the viewer to explore the story for any amount of time after the screen fades to black.
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!['Dream Scenario' Review: The Birth of a New Nick Cage Classic [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/1695420731510-QNNWRCB5GOLJYFVWGP8C/Cagey.jpg)
Kristoffer Borgli’s ‘Dream Scenario’ is without a doubt one of the best films at the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. The script and direction are perfectly woven together and a fully locked in Nick Cage absolutely brings this film together and makes it an incredible experience.
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‘First Play’ serves more as a thriller than a drama though and takes a certain level of comfortability with serious topics to be able to watch. Hopefully, with it’s success on the platform, Netflix will go back to giving more artists a creative domain to showcase their newest works.
Read More!['Gonzo Girl' Review: A Drug-Fuelled Explosion of Toxic Masculinity and Wannabe Relevance [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/83deb1ea-9b8b-4774-b33e-b65f6039d4e5/gonzogirl_HERO.jpg)
Willem Dafoe becomes an erratic, unpredictable, drug-fuelled personality, partnering with Camila Morrone as she delves into this chaotic world as Patricia Arquette’s directorial debut, ‘Gonzo Girl’ discusses toxic masculinity in a unique setting.
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If ‘The Royal Hotel’ is any indicator, Kitty Green will definitely be a voice to keep following within the thriller genre, fusing modern tensions and issues with the cinematic language of a thriller to provide a uniquely captivating viewing experience.
Read More!['NYAD' Review: A Predictable Yet Well Acted Biopic on Friendship and Overcoming Odds [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/1695011129532-583X7D5CSG4Z0HZCAIUQ/MV5BNTU2ODczMDgtNDFhNS00ZTEwLWI5NGItZjhlZWI0NjMxOGIwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR0%2C0%2C500%2C281_.jpg)
‘NYAD’ follows the typical beats that you would expect from a biopic, and some questionable narrative choices keep it from becoming a terrific film. Yet two strong performances makes the film worth a look, and it will serve as an inspiration to all of us who have a dream.
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Make no mistake. ‘A Haunting in Venice’ may not be perfect, but it’s still a scary good time. While it’s hard to say if it’s the best in the franchise, it is undeniably just as good as the first two entries.
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‘The Peasants’ follows four seasons within a Polish village. Each frame is hand-painted, which creates a beautiful, gallery-like dimension to the work, allowing the viewer to feel they are witnessing a historical fable come to life.
Read More!['Rustin' Review: A Rousing Crowdpleaser About a Forgotten Civil Rights Figure [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/ff3b521c-993a-4dca-978f-bd691d8a5c1e/image.jpg)
Thanks to a fierce lead performance from Colman Domingo, ‘Rustin’ is a passionate and urgent biopic that is able to balance typical biopic cliches with strong entertainment.
Read More!['Perfect Days' Review: The Perfect Film [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/1694540581119-PIJSEQ15ZG785R44HG3K/perfect+days.jpeg)
Wim Wenders creates a poignant snapshot of beauty in the mundane in ‘Perfect Days’. Featuring a phenomenal performance by Kōji Yakusho, audiences are reminded to stop and smell the roses, no matter where you are and what you’re going through.
Read More!['Fallen Leaves' Review: Lonely Lovers in the Unforgiving World [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/1694463937721-OCI1BQ5I11OL12YENKKN/FallenLeaves_hero.jpg)
‘Fallen Leaves’ is tender and sweet, despite some dark themes that surround the main characters both personally and in the world around them. With an achingly short runtime of 81 minutes, this deadpan tragicomedy shouldn’t be missed.
Read More!['The Boy and the Heron' Review: An Epic Coming of Age Adventure Fuelled by a Mother-Son Bond [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/1694463127430-XR2AFNIETOI0GS37CB2Y/theboyandtheheron_02.jpg)
For those avid Studio Ghibli lovers, ‘The Boy and the Heron’ may be a little more mature than expected, but completely needed. Everything in this story is meticulous and deliberate, maintaining a special creativity and adventure shining through every moment.
Read More!['Evil Does Not Exist' Review: A Hypnotic Lullaby on Humanity and Nature [TIFF 2023]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/1694461852666-5PI7TEVXRCK1Z1ZJX4VT/evildoesnotexist_01.jpg)
The first minutes of ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ is so careful, it could almost come across as boring, if it weren’t for its beauty. The film is a great reminder of deliberate pacing and storytelling, and one of the highlights of TIFF 23 so far.
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‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ could’ve been an enjoyable sequel, but it instead re-treads to distasteful and lethargic humor, essentially putting the nails in the coffin for the future of the franchise.
Read More!['La Chimera' Review: A Delightfully Whimsical Archaeological Adventure [TIFF 23]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5816af52e6f2e15be207b0cd/f05fab12-3feb-42da-82c1-9038b63a1107/Screen+Shot+2023-09-17+at+11.53.18+PM.png)
To describe ’La Chimera’ without an excess of adjectives is no easy task. The plot is rather simplistic on paper, but an array of spirited performances, inspired direction, and dream-like cinematography makes ‘La Chimera’ a truly transportive viewing experience.
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‘The Nun 2 ‘ may not suit everybody, but anyone willing to give it the time of day should find something to appreciate. It’s a thoroughly satisfying horror blockbuster that bends the genre’s common clichés, though it doesn’t break them.
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‘Dumb Money’, as an adaptation, feels both timely, and too soon. Nonetheless, the film’s message is evergreen, and its ensemble is more than enough to carry a well-enough put together film to being a good time.
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‘Anatomy of a Fall’ is a mystery-turned-courtroom drama layered with dysfunction and obsession. The film features a near perfect script with Sandra Hüller’s extraordinary acting at the centre.
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Denzel Washington’s Robert McCall returns to the silver screen with his unique brand of justice in ‘The Equalizer 3’, a lacklustre and disappointing conclusion to the action franchise.
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Despite a predictable story, ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ remains a fun coming-of-age tale filled with great performances and perfectly-timed comedy.
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