Montreal’s Festival du nouveau cinema showcased international films, including The Crossing, Wood and Water, and Introduction, and homegrown talent with The …
Film Reviews
Here you will find every film review we've written. These include: festival films, new releases, and older films.
Rare Naomi Kawase films and more at Japan Society’s “Flash Forward” series
Until next Thursday, Japan Society is virtually screening a series of essential Japanese films across North America. From Suzaku to Wild Berries, these are our …
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Boiling Point review: A thrilling glimpse into a restaurant’s hierarchy
Philip Barantini’s Boiling Point, starring Stephen Graham, is a one-take film that invites us into a London restaurant's kitchen on the busiest night of the …
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C’mon C’mon: Mike Mills’s tender drama is sweet if a little unsatisfying
Mike Mills's latest, C'mon C'mon, is a touching, low-key drama about parenting, featuring a stellar Gaby Hoffman.C'mon C'mon is now in Canadian and US …
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The Humans Review: More than just filmed theatre
Stephen Karam adapts his own play with The Humans, a family drama that echoes the joys of theatre while still making ample use of the tools of cinema.Boiling …
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Spencer: A visceral but flimsy portrait of Princess Diana
Spencer, Pablo Larraín's impressionistic portrait of Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart), takes big swings that rarely hit.Spencer is now available on VOD in …
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