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Tarkovsky’s work redefined how the language of cinema can be used to tell stories, especially with The Sacrifice.
As in all his work, McQueen coaxes strong performances, with particular props to first-timers (at very different ages) Heffernan and Weller.
My Sweet Land is a somber warning call that its events are not contained in one place or time, they are the story of humanity.
Children in War contributes a clear-eyed, disciplined, and eloquently forceful rejection of every lie and excuse ever conjured for the justification of war.
Jonathon Glazer’s The Zone of Interest is a hauntingly reverberating film that will stick with its audience long after the film has concluded.
The uber-formalistic approach of The Zone of Interest may strike some as unfeeling and morally empty, but it’s an authentic film.
In our latest from the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Kristy Strouse reviews Irena’s Vow, Days of Happiness and Holiday!
Lofty in ambition yet flawed in realization, LOLA is nonetheless an intriguing cautionary tale experiment in lo-fi science-fiction.
Rule of Two Walls is one of the most vital and poignant documentaries of the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
L’abbe Pierre stuns with incredible, reflective artistry, designing a an exquisite stage Benjamin Lavernhe dominates from start to finish.
Jonathan Glazer has made a film like no other with The Zone of Interest, one that festers in the mind like a disease.
Despite boasting great performances and lavish production values, Chess Story feels unnecessarily messy, overwhelmed by the scope of its adaptation.
Onoda’s story, as exceptional as it may be, embodies the plight of every soldier sent to fight and die.
In our latest report from the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, Faisal Al-Jadir reviews Venus, Sisu and Viking!
Gone With the Wind is considered an essential watch for anyone who enjoys cinema and one of the original blockbusters. But, how is it away from the hype?