Robert Zemeckis teams up with Tom Hanks and AI, but the garish experiment simply becomes non-linear, static and a complete miss. The resulting film is ‘Here’, and it is just as baffling as you think.
Read MoreAndrea Arnold turns her social realist lens into a magical one with ‘Bird’ and fails at drawing any meaningful arcs on its central characters despite a constantly assured stylistic touch.
Read MoreMohammad Rasoulof confronts and rejects state propaganda in his daring and courageous The Seed of the Sacred Fig and makes the most critical piece of political media of the decade so
Read MoreJacques Audiard attempts to depict the tragic story of its titular character in ‘Emilia Pérez’, but the narrative/aesthetic results are constantly baffling and, more offensively, deeply transphobic.
Read MoreWhile ‘Goodrich’ is nothing completely unique, it flourishes due to the charisma and gravitas of Michael Keaton, resulting in a tried-and-true kind of family drama, amplified by scattered moments of genuine resonance along the way.
Read MoreAfter making a billion dollar splash at the worldwide box office in 2019, director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix have returned to Gotham with 'Joker: Folie a Deux', a sequel that is as bold as it is incredibly frustrating.
Read MoreShallow, bloated, and utterly pretentious, Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' is the biggest refutation of the auteur theory since 'Beau is Afraid'.
Read MoreKate Winslet gives one of the best turns of her career as renowned photojournalist Lee Miller in Ellen Kuras’ feature directorial debut, 'Lee'.
Read MoreSamara Weaving keeps the blood count piling up in E.L Katz’s 'Azrael', but the film’s silent gimmick hampers its momentum.
Read MoreDirector David Mackenzie's latest. 'Relay' stars Riz Ahmed in a taut, yet entertaining espionage thriller. [TIFF 24]
Read More'Queer', The newest film from auteur Luca Guadagnino is sure to leave audiences entranced with its bold storytelling and impressive performances. [TIFF 24]
Read MoreThree misfit kids unite to complete the journey of a lifetime in 'The Mountain', a story which effortlessly balances whimsical wonder and relatable realism. [TIFF 24]
Read More'Hard Truths' is a well-constructed film, heralded by a consistent performance from Jean-Baptiste. With interesting characterizations and a unique plot, this film will leave viewers questioning their own habits and grudges. [TIFF 24]
Read MoreDirector Edward Berger's 'Conclave' is the kind of film that is a treat, especially so in the current state of cinema. This mature, grounded, and gripping mid-budget thriller is definitely contemporary, but spiritually feels like something that could have excelled more. [TIFF 24]
Read MoreDenzel Washington’s ambition to bring all ten of playwright August Wilson’s plays to the screen reaches its peak with 'The Piano Lesson' - a powerful drama with a hint of the supernatural. [TIFF 24]
Read MoreThe biggest surprise of 2024 has arrived in ‘Transformers One’, an animated film that delivers the action-packed goods and an emotionally powerful origin story for the iconic Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Read MoreSean Baker’s 'Anora' is his most explosive film yet. The Palme d'Or winner is part romance, part thriller, with momentum for days. [TIFF 24]
Read MoreNovelist Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan are both maestros of horror, but ‘The Life of Chuck’ shows the tremendous sensitivity both men have towards life, love and humanity. [TIFF 2024]
Read More'Nightbitch' doesn’t quite meet the mark that was originally set by the novel on which it's based, but Amy Adams undeniably delivers a strong performance that will likely be all too relatable. [TIFF 24]
Read MoreRon Howard’s latest feature, 'Eden' sees the Oscar winning director helm his darkest film in this star studded true story about island survival filled with tension, camp and lots of pretty faces. [TIFF 24]
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