When you hear that a film is about the search for a very specific kind of serial killer, many an image is conjured up in your head. Well, at the Toronto International Film Festival, The Good Nurse is certainly not concerned with leaning into the baser aspects of this story. The movie is cold, clinical, […] More
Character studies at film festivals are a dime a dozen. Throw a rock at a festival and you’ll hit an independent feature of this ilk. So, you normally need something to set your movie apart. In the case of Causeway, playing at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, having the protagonist played by Jennifer Lawrence […] More
It’s often said that “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” or “nothing is free.” Such is the belief that pervades within a Kenyan village at the start of Sam Soko and Lauren DeFilippo’s Free Money. As White American entrepreneurs set out to alleviate poverty in an unprecedented experiment where money is freely distributed, […] More
Wow. When you see a master filmmaker reach into themselves and raise their game, it’s truly something to behold. The Fabelmans is Steven Spielberg showing a whole new bag of tricks, all in service of telling a story not just his own, but for the world over to bear witness to. What could have been […] More
There’s no denying that recurring negative portrayals of Black people in Western media have had lasting impacts on society. And for those within Black communities, the stereotypes are sometimes reinforced through systemic discrimination and an atmosphere of violence-related terror. In Clement Virgo’s stirring new film Brother, a Black immigrant family attempts to rise above expectations, […] More
The historical epic can often feel pretty old fashioned and have a “been there, done that” feeling these days. After, haven’t so many of the pivotal events in human history already been covered? Well, The Woman King is here to offer a counterpoint to that, showcasing a story we’ve never seen on screen before. Anchored […] More
When Judd Apatow produces a big mainstream romantic comedy, you often know that you’re in for a treat. The same goes for the movies he helms, but when he godfathers a flick, there’s a true sense that the talent he tapped has a story they want to tell. With Bros, it’s Billy Eichner, who gets […] More
Folks, ’tis the season. No sooner did I return from the Telluride Film Festival than it was time to turn around and head north to the Toronto International Film Festival. After having taken in seven of the movies that played at Telluride, including some major potential Academy Award players, I’m now on the ground in […] More
Greetings from Toronto! I’ve settled into my Airbnb here in Canada, in preparation for the Toronto International Film Festival. The 2022 edition of TIFF kicks off pretty much right as you’re reading this, and it’s going to be something. Film screenings, fancy parties, movie premieres, and just being in another country. There’s nothing else quite […] More
As the Toronto International Film Festival gears up this week, with our own Joey Magidson bound for Canada this afternoon, another Tribute Award has been announced. Oscar winner Buffy Sainte-Marie will be receiving the Jeff Skoll Award in Impact Media. Read on for more about the latest TIFF prize being handed out. Here is the […] More
With the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival fast approaching, most of the attention will be on the high-profile premieres and their stars. And while these Hollywood titles will be hoping to garner buzz for the marquee Oscar categories, several non-English language films will also be hoping to generate excitement at TIFF as they vie for […] More
Greetings from Telluride and welcome to September! Yes, I’m here at the Telluride Film Festival for the next few days, before heading home briefly and departing again for the Toronto International Film Festival. Pray for Mojo (fans of The Simpsons get it). This is such an exciting and important time of the season, not just […] More
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