The confidence in director Alexander Payne’s work is instantly evident at the onset of his film. That confidence is present in movies like “The Descendants,” “Nebraska” and “Sideways” where he first collaborated with Paul Giamatti. His latest, “The Holdovers,” might be his most confident work and one of Giamatti’s best performances. Not only does “The […]
“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
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