drama

THE CREATOR: Comes Up With Nothing New
THE CREATOR: Comes Up With Nothing New

The Creator’s many impressive technical qualities are entirely mishandled, their import put above what a movie really needs: a good story.

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2023: THE POWER OF THE DOG (Jane Campion)
Femme Filmmakers Festival 2023: THE POWER OF THE DOG (Jane Campion)

The Power of the Dog unfolds deliberately, and purposefully, revealing beauty in the unconventional corners of the narrative and terror in the silence.

FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE: The Legacy Of Leslie Cheung Lives On
FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE: The Legacy Of Leslie Cheung Lives On

Both a monumental piece of Chinese cinematic history and a lasting tribute to the special brilliance of its star, this is essential viewing.

WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE: A Methodical Debut On The 20-Something Malaise
WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE: A Methodical Debut On The 20-Something Malaise

Waiting for The Light to Change is a snapshot of Gen-Zers and the anxieties of the times.

The Nostalgic Brilliance Of TOP GUN: MAVERICK
The Nostalgic Brilliance Of TOP GUN: MAVERICK

Ultimately, Top: Gun Maverick preserves the atmosphere of a timeless era and places it in the modern-day, harnessing an infectious energy.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: THE KING TIDE Interviews
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: THE KING TIDE Interviews

Kristy Strouse spoke with Christian Sparkes for his film The King Tide, along with its two stars!

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: Kills Time And Your Spirit
Unveiling History And Cinematic Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide To Martin Scorsese’s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

Killers of the Flower Moon isn’t just a historical tale but a profound and subtle commentary on history, humanity, and the power of storytelling.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: MONSTER: Finding Happiness In A Perplexing World
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: MONSTER: Finding Happiness In A Perplexing World

With a simple premise but endless complexity, Monster sees Hirokazu Kore-eda’s compassion and empathy presented at such a masterful level.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: ALICE & JACK Is An Embarrassment For The Talent Level Of Its Director And Cast
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: ALICE & JACK Is An Embarrassment For The Talent Level Of Its Director And Cast

Unfortunately, every single second that came before the ending in Alice & Jack was terrible.

A HAUNTING IN VENICE: Branagh Steers Christie Into New, Choppy Waters
A HAUNTING IN VENICE: Branagh Steers Christie Into New, Choppy Waters

A Haunting in Venice is a new direction, going for something more creepily claustrophobic, but doesn’t quite nail the landing.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: HERE
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: HERE

Capturing the beauty of everyday life, Here is a beautiful exploration of humanity and our quest for understanding.

Is Blue Still the Warmest Color? A 10-Year Retrospective on the Controversial French Romance
Is Blue Still the Warmest Color? A 10-Year Retrospective on the Controversial French Romance

While Blue is the Warmest Color was universally lauded, the film drew controversy over its graphic sex scenes and intense directorial methods.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: THE CRITIC & HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: THE CRITIC & HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON

For this Toronto International Film Festival, Wilson Kwong reviews the Critic and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: THE ZONE OF INTEREST: A Terrifying Formal Experiment

The uber-formalistic approach of The Zone of Interest may strike some as unfeeling and morally empty, but it’s an authentic film.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: THE KING TIDE Interviews
Toronto International Film Festival: 2023: THE KING TIDE, AFTER THE FIRE, AN ENDLESS SUNDAY & BAD BOY

With the second report from TIFF we are brought three wildly different films, and a TV series, all bold in their individual ways.