There’s a con at play, this beguiling sense that everything isn’t exactly what it seems. It dances with the allure of the carnival, but never shies away from the ruse. You’re constantly left with the sense that you’re on the…
E3 2018: Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding Trailer Left Us Beyond Befuddled
Four trailers now, and still: “What the *beep* is this PS4 exclusive all about?” Frustration aside, Hideo Kojima and Death Stranding continue to supply gamers everywhere with a healthy dose of haunting weirdness and possibilities. No doubt all the corners…
Pacific Rim: Uprising fails to live up to the original
Minor Spoilers Ahead Five years ago, there was a steady anticipation for Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming film, Pacific Rim. It had been five years since his last feature, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, mainly due to his unfortunate departure from the…
Ranking the films of master director Guillermo Del Toro
Many words have been tossed around to describe Guillermo Del Toro’s work such as “creepy” or “bizarre”, but we prefer “visionary.” He’s established himself as a master of horror just by doing what he loves best: dabbling in the macabre.…
Movie Review: The Shape of Water
Director Guillermo del Toro builds his worlds from the ground up, imbuing his chosen universes with such distinct senses of self that we can’t help but buy immediately into the world he’s drawn. A man with a mind for the fantastical…
TIFF Movie Review: The Shape of Water
To read further TIFF 2017 coverage, go here. Director Guillermo del Toro builds his worlds from the ground up, imbuing his chosen universes with such distinct senses of self that we can’t help but buy immediately into the world he’s drawn. A…