Nickel Boys comes from director RaMell Ross, who was previously nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars for his debut film Hale County This Morning, This Evening. Now, he's back with a narrative feature, which has also earned a Best Picture nomination. Not a terrible way to build a career.
While Baptiste is brilliant in the role, Hard Truths doesn't quite reach the same level of emotional resonance as some of Leigh's previous works.
Sorry, Baby marks the feature film debut of Eva Victor, a writer and performer known for her work with Reductress and The New Yorker. While she’s built her career in front of the camera and behind the keyboard, her first foray into directing relied heavily on a strong partnership with cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry.
To witness a story that reveals the truth about residential schools in Canada—along with the generations of pain and trauma endured as a result of these institutions—is truly inspirational. Not long ago, these stories were whispered in hushed tones, often dismissed by the very institutions that played a part in their creation.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Rogers are pleased to announce a three-year agreement that will see Rogers return as the official Presenting Partner of the Festival, and the TIFF People’s Choice Award through 2027
What ties the stories of "Sunfish" together is the memory of Green Lake. The water, the hammock by the lake, and the light spilling in through the kitchen window. In tandem with director Sierra Falconer, this feeling of "memory" and "nostalgia" is crafted by cinematographer Marcus Patterson.
At the heart of The Last Showgirl is Pamela Anderson, who portrays Shelly, a 57-year-old Las Vegas showgirl grappling with the closure of her long-running show, Le Razzle Dazzle. Anderson has been public about "getting ready [her] whole life for this film" - a role that does feel tailor-made for her.
It's 2025 and blockbuster hits like Superman, Mission: Impossible, and Jurassic World Rebirth are sure to dominate the spotlight. Still, countless other films quietly shine under the radar.
As I hit "publish" on this article shortly after the certification of votes for the 2024 Presidential election, The Last Republican could not be more relevant in a world where polarization continues to "trump" discourse.
Another year, and another "best of" list. Whether you agree or disagree with the rankings on the whole, I hope you can add a few films to your watchlist.