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10 Most-Anticipated Films Playing at VIFF 2024 (Vancouver International Film Festival)

From Emilia Perez to Anora, VIFF 2024 is bringing some of the largest films of the year to Vancouver

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September 26, 2024
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FLOW – This is What Beautiful Animated Storytelling Looks Like

This project comes from Latvian director, animator, and composer Gints Zilbalodis and follows our protagonist "Cat", as they battle against nature and their own desire for independence...

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September 25, 2024
Read more about the article Leslie Grace and Elliott Lester at the Canadian Premiere of THE THICKET | Calgary International Film Festival
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Leslie Grace and Elliott Lester at the Canadian Premiere of THE THICKET | Calgary International Film Festival

Leslie Grace and Elliott Lester at the Canadian Premiere of THE THICKET | Calgary International Film Festival Before the Canadian premiere of The Thicket at the 25th annual Calgary International…

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September 20, 2024
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5 Must-Watch Canadian Movies at CIFF 2024 | Calgary International Film Festival

5 Must-Watch Canadian Movies at CIFF 2024 Canadian Movies at CIFF 2024 | The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is an underrated gem in the film festival circuit, known for…

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September 19, 2024
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TOP 10 Most Anticipated Films at CIFF 2024 | Calgary International Film Festival

TOP 10 Most Anticipated Films at CIFF 2024 | Calgary International Film Festival CIFF 2024 | The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is an underrated gem in the film festival…

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September 18, 2024
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Best Films from TIFF 2024 | Toronto International Film Festival

Best Films from TIFF 2024 | Toronto International Film Festival The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival has officially wrapped, and I’m excited to share my picks for the best films…

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September 17, 2024
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The Life of Chuck – A Crowd Pleaser at TIFF

THE LIFE OF CHUCK - A Crowd Pleaser at TIFF The Life of Chuck was the audience award winner at the Toronto International Film Festival, and I can’t say I’m…

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September 15, 2024
Read more about the article QUEER Is Not Just an Adaptation – It Is a Continuation of the Life of William Burroughs
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QUEER Is Not Just an Adaptation – It Is a Continuation of the Life of William Burroughs

QUEER Is Not Just an Adaptation – It Is a Continuation of the Life of William Burroughs Queer is the latest film from Luca Guadagnino, and while it’s not going…

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September 10, 2024
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Hugh Grant Provides the Most Unexpected Performance of 2024 in HERETIC

Heretic is full of surprises, and I had the privilege of attending the world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where I also interviewed stars Hugh Grant and Sophie…

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September 9, 2024
World Premiere of Nightbitch at TIFF 2024
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NIGHTBITCH is a Manifestation of Silent Female Rage Like You’ve Never Seen | TIFF 2024

We hold this notion that a woman should simply be grateful for being a mother and fulfilling that role. If a woman complains or simply shares her feelings during this time, she is most frequently either explicitly or implicitly chastised for simply being human...

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September 8, 2024
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ASH stars Eiza González as Riya, an astronaut who wakes up alone on a distant planet, discovering her space station crew has been mysteriously killed. Haunted by fragmented memories and nightmarish visions, Riya struggles to piece together what happened, unsure if she can trust Brion (Aaron Paul), the rescuer responding to her station's distress signal. ASH is directed by Flying Lotus from a screenplay by Jonni Remmler, blending science fiction, horror, and thriller elements into a film that, unfortunately, emphasizes style over substance. The cast includes Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale, and Flying Lotus himself. ASH was released in theatres on March 21, 2025, and will be available to stream on Shudder later this year. ASH Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvp2EYCXYwU 🌐 Check out more reviews and articles: https://www.pointsofreviews.com🎥 Top Films of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 #ashmovie #filmreview #eizagonzalez #aaronpaul
ASH Film Review: Sci-Fi Style Over Substance
TOGETHER stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple struggling to adjust to their new lives after moving to the countryside. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh. Together made its debut at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and instantly became one of the most talked-about titles, igniting a bidding war that ended with Neon obtaining the distribution rights for an impressive $17 million – one of the biggest Sundance deals on record. With A24 also vying for the film, it’s clear that anticipation for its theatrical run is high, especially as it’s scheduled for release on August 1st, 2025. Together Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb9tln--Ajs Director: Michael Shanks Producers: Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Mike Cowap, Andrew Mittman, Erik Feig, Max Silva Screenwriter: Michael Shanks Principal Cast: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman 🌐 Written Review of Together: https://pointsofreviews.com/together-film-review-dave-franco-allison-brie/ 🎥 Top Films of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c 🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 #together #moviereview #alisonbrie
TOGETHER Film Review (Starring Dave Franco & Alison Brie)
O'DESSA is a post-apocalyptic rock opera written and directed by Geremy Jasper. It follows O’Dessa (Sadie Sink, of “Stranger Things” fame), a young farm girl navigating a perilous future wasteland on a mission to reclaim her father’s guitar. Her quest leads her to Satylyte City, a neon-filled metropolis where she encounters her true love, Euri Dervish (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). To save Euri, O’Dessa has to use the power of music and face the ultimate test of destiny On the surface, O'DESSA feels cheesy and full of familiar tropes. However, there is a very real message on the entertainment industry, the plight of the independent musician, and our societal fixation on superficial beauty. 🌐 Written Review of O'Dessa: https://pointsofreviews.com/odessa-film-review-sadie-sink/ 🎥 Top Films of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c 🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 Director: Geremy Jasper Cast: Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, Regina Hall, Pokey LaFarge Music: Geremy Jasper & Jason Binnick O'Dessa had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 8th. O'Dessa is being distributed by Searchlight Pictures and Hulu. It will be available to watch on Hulu on March 20th, 2025. #odessa #sadiesink #moviereview
O'DESSA - Film Review (Streaming on Hulu)
MICKEY 17 is the latest film from director BONG JOON-HO and stars ROBERT PATTINSON as "Mickey Barnes". Despite its release being pushed back almost a full calendar year, it is now available to watch in theatres. Mickey 17 follows a man who joins a space colony as an "Expendable", a disposable worker who gets cloned every time he dies for research purposes. Outside of Robert Pattinson, the cast also includes Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Mickey 17 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osYpGSz_0i4 🌐 More on the Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Top Films of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c 🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 #mickey17 #bongjoonho #moviereview
MICKEY 17 Film Review | Was it Worth the Wait?
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