Written by Alexander Reams 50/100 The bear population is a topic of controversy. Animal rights activists say they should be able to roam wherever they want. Everyone else generally agrees that they are cute, but dangerous. There are countless examples … Continue reading.
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Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Review: Benediction
Written by Alexander Reams 98/100 Benediction: (noun) The utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be … Continue reading.
Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Review: As In Heaven (Du som er i himlen)
Written by Patrick Hao 63/100 As In Heaven is probably the most unconventional horror film of the year. The scares don't come from any ghouls, ghosts, or monsters. But rather the oppressive societal and religious norms set upon women. A … Continue reading.
Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Review: Petite Maman
Written by Taylor Baker 78/100 “Say goodbye.” Petite Maman will historically be known as the film that Celine Sciamma followed up her intimate, awarding winning and otherworldly Portrait of a Lady on Fire with. Perhaps unfairly, as her predecessor to … Continue reading.
Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Review: Violet
Written by Anna Harrison 65/100 Violet’s titular heroine (Olivia Munn) has everything going for her: she’s an attractive and successful Hollywood executive, admired for her talent at choosing scripts and in possession of caring childhood friends, one of whom—named Red … Continue reading.
Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Preview | With Thomas Stoneham-Judge of ForReel
https://youtu.be/FJbp6SoDy1M The 2021 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 9th to the 18th. To learn more about the festival and see this year's lineup of films and schedule, visit https://tiff.net/Want to know what we've seen, want … Continue reading.
Sundance 2021 Review: Violation
Written by Taylor Baker 88/100 SYNOPSIS: With her marriage about to implode, Miriam returns to her hometown to seek solace in the comfort of her younger sister and brother-in-law. But one evening a tiny slip in judgement leads to a … Continue reading.
Sundance 2021 Review: Night of the Kings
Written by Taylor Baker 76/100 SYNOPSIS: A young man is sent to “La Maca,” a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated … Continue reading.
Capsule Review: Rebel
Director Pier-Phillippe Chevigny’s Rebel was inspired by true events. When thousands of illegal immigrants flooded into Canada from the US in 2017, Quebec’s right-wing groups went on the attack. This live-action short film has been selected for numerous world-class festivals … Continue reading.
Interview: Pier-Philippe Chevigny Writer/Director/Editor Talks About His Short Film ‘Rebel’
Director Pier-Phillippe Chevigny’s Rebel was inspired by true events. When thousands of illegal immigrants flooded into Canada from the US in 2017, Quebec’s right-wing groups went on the attack. This live-action short film has been selected for numerous world-class festivals … Continue reading.
