HARD TRUTHS Film Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Shines
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.
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January 26, 2025
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SUGARCANE Film Review: Need to Watch this OSCAR Nominated Documentary
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.
January 23, 2025
Rogers and TIFF Strengthen Partnership with Multi-Year Deal
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
January 21, 2025
THE LAST SHOWGIRL Film Review: A Career Performance from Pamela Anderson Isn’t Enough
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.
January 16, 2025
The Last Republican is a Fair, Balanced Portrayal of Adam Kinzinger’s Final Days (Which is Why It’s Destined to Fail)
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.
January 7, 2025
Top 24 Films of 2024
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.
January 6, 2025
Nosferatu Film Review: Another Eggers Gem
Nosferatu is the latest film from director Robert Eggers, and it’s been a long time coming. Eggers’ enduring fascination with vampires, which began in childhood, is well-documented.
December 27, 2024
A Complete Unknown Film Review – A Journey to the Electric Revolution
A Complete Unknown is a new Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, and everyone is wondering, can “Tiny Tim” pull it off?
December 25, 2024
Top 10 Most Underrated Films of 2024
As we close out another year of cinema, I wanted to shine a spotlight on a handful of films I believe deserve a bit more attention.
December 24, 2024
Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg appear in Bubble & Squeak
Sundance 2025 Lineup Announcement (Films Starring Lily Gladstone, Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Lopez, and Others) | Ten Movies to Add to Your List
The Sundance Film Festival just dropped its lineup for 2025, and there are endless fascinating films to choose from.
December 11, 2024