drama

WILDLIFE: Paul Dano's directorial debut is a quiet stunner
WILDLIFE: Paul Dano’s Directorial Debut Is A Quiet Stunner

Wildlife, an intimate period piece, is an assured directorial debut driven by three stellar performances.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: CONSEQUENCES: One More Unhappy Entry In The LGBTQ Canon
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: CONSEQUENCES: One More Unhappy Entry In The LGBTQ Canon

Consequences coats us in a layer of melancholy through its showcase of intolerance rather than using the art of filmmaking to empower the LGBTQ community.

YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-of-Age Crime Thriller Possibly Staggered By Passion
YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-Of-Age Crime Thriller Staggered By Passion

Yardie is loaded with Idris Elba’s enthusiasm, but feels decidedly less confident in the wake of other recent directorial debuts.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing

As much as Ulysses & Mona can be a pleasant watch, and as much as Issa and Cantona gel with each other, it lacks a solid foundation.

THE CHILDREN ACT: A Beautifully Complex Pair Of Performances Holds Uneven Drama Up

The Children Act is a stirring, well-intentioned piece of classy British cinema that will satisfy but ultimately sadden its intended audience.

PAPILLON: Unnecessary Remake Says Nothing New
PAPILLON: Unnecessary Remake Says Nothing New

Papillon could have been an inspirational triumph of the human spirit, but instead it ends up as a slog, with little momentum to keep it going. 

OPERATION FINALE: Revenge & Justice Clash In Somber True Story
OPERATION FINALE: Revenge & Justice Clash In Somber True Story

Operation Finale is pensive and provocative, but it also feels a desire to thrill viewers remaining limited by its adherence to the spy genre.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: LES SALOPES: Sex, Skin & Plenty To Talk About
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: LES SALOPES: Sex, Skin & Plenty To Talk About

Our latest TIFF review is Les Salopes, a subversive film about a woman’s sexuality that is sure to be compared to the #MeToo movement.

MEMOIR OF WAR: The Agony of Endless Waiting
MEMOIR OF WAR: The Agony Of Endless Waiting

Memoir of War is at its best when focusing on the inner life of its protagonist – but even she can’t prevent it from feeling unnecessarily drawn-out.

REVENGE: An Intriguing But Uneven Scandinavian Thriller

Despite its strong beginning and its tangled plot and hard-to-ignore plot holes, the Norwegian thriller Revenge is an enjoyable film.

SEARCHING: A Cautionary Tale Elevated by a Gimmick
SEARCHING: A Cautionary Tale Elevated By A Gimmick

A striking cautionary tale with authentic performances, Searching is a small thriller whose computer-screen gimmick actually elevates its subject matter.

Actor Profile: Winona Ryder

We break down the career of Winona Ryder, showcasing her talent for the horror genre and more over her 30+ years in front of the camera.

SHARP OBJECTS “Milk” (S1E8): Outstanding Finale Cements Masterful Miniseries
SHARP OBJECTS “Milk” (S1E8): Outstanding Finale Cements Masterful Miniseries

Sharp Objects’ powerful series finale is a masterful instance of persistent hard work and a careful attention to detail paying off.

THE LITTLE STRANGER: Repression Casts An Intriguing Spell
THE LITTLE STRANGER: Repression Casts An Intriguing Spell

The Little Stranger is a demanding but absorbing thriller – it will not spoon feed you scares, and it’s all the better for it.

BONDING: SEASON ONE: A Reunion Story With a Blend of Surreal Imagery and Realism
BONDING Season 1: A Reunion Story With A Blend Of Surreal Imagery & Realism

Bonding creates thoughtful and memorable characters and showcases their work in a positive light leading towards self-discovery and the building of relationships, both romantic and platonic.