“The Burial,” is a film that beckons us to reflect on the complexities of justice and human connections. Director Maggie Betts (Novitiate) turns what could have been ‘just another courtroom movie’ into an exciting, sometimes lighthearted, other times heartfelt drama. The film delves into the true story of Jeremiah O’Keefe, brought to life by the […]
An excited press corp started TIFF23 day three very early for Craig Gillespie’s “Dumb Money.” Opening at the end of September in theaters nationwide, the director of “I Tonya” and “Lard and the Real Girl” delivers the true story about Keith Gill (Paul Dano) and the Game Stop story that shocked Wall Street. Told in full
By: Dustin ChaseThe international component of The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF23)has vast offerings and really traversed the map on day two of the festival. Day 2 of TIFF23, has another replay from Cannes earlier this year and the likely submission from Italy for the Academy Awards international submission. “Kidnapped” (Rapito) is an operatic-style drama detailing
Each year, The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) provides a platform for the fall and winter debuting films eager to become awards contenders. It’s also a swell of unpurchased smaller films looking for distribution. In its 48th year, TIFF is one of the largest film festivals in the world. It showcases well over 200 films
Positioning itself as the next chapter in “The Iron Lady” series, “Golda” feels more like watching a movie inside a smoke-filled paper bag than a cinematic experience. Dame Helen Mirren is hardly recognizable in three and a half hours of heavy makeup and prosthetics. The Oscar-winning actress is calmly fierce in the role of the
“Red, White & Royal Blue,” directed by Matthew López, is an engaging cinematic adaptation of Casey McQuiston‘s celebrated novel. The film introduces us to the charismatic Alex Clarmont-Diaz and the British Prince Henry, magnificently portrayed by Taylor Zakhar Perez (“Minx,” “Cruel Intentions”) and Nicholas Galitzine (“Purple Hearts,” “Cinderella”). This romantic comedy is a tale of
Actor and comedian Randall Park (“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”) makes his cinematic directorial debut with a film reminiscent of early Woody Allen films. “Shortcomings,” which debuted at Sundance, stars Justin H. Min (“After Yang”) as a complicated man-child drafting his own specific set of problems. More sarcastic than laugh-out-loud funny, the film is adapted
So many filmmakers have their breakouts in the horror genre. Deliver something refreshing for scary movie fans on a low budget, and that creates a must-see, word-of-mouth reaction. The Philippou Brothers (Danny and Michael) from Australia have accomplished just that with their directorial debut “Talk to Me.” It’s bare bones, an original concept, and focuses
In Christopher Nolan’s captivating film “Oppenheimer,” the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist behind the atomic bomb, unfolds in a thought-provoking and visually stunning manner. It transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, delving into the complexities of Oppenheimer’s life, his internal struggles, and the far-reaching consequences of his fateful decisions. Cillian Murphy
It wasn’t “The Flash” or any other superhero sequel. Not even Tom Cruise and the latest stunt-driven “Mission Impossible” could garner the kind of buzz the double feature known as Barbenheimer has amassed. Of course, that’s Greta Gerwig’s pop culture “Barbie” starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll and auteur filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s epic historical