For all its globe-trotting spectacle, the true story in ‘Dune’ from director Denis Villeneuve never really gets off the ground. And that’s clearly the point.…
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ review: A funky, junky course correction
The best thing about Venom: Let There Be Carnage is that Marvel-Cinematic-Universe-meg-producer Kevin Feige never would’ve allowed it to happen. Feige, the sovereign of superhero sameness, has m…
‘No Time to Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s final Bond mission stirs in the best and worst of the series
‘No Time to Die’ is the 25th James Bond film and the fifth and final of the series starring Daniel Craig, combining the best and worst of the franchise.…
‘Benediction’ review: Jack Lowden delivers a magnificent performance in the latest from Terence Davies | TIFF 2021
Jack Lowden shines in ‘Benediction,’ the latest film by Terence Davies.…
‘Jagged’ review: An Alanis doc with some ironically good advice | TIFF 2021
In 1995, Alanis Morissette’s debut album Jagged Little Pill became an overnight sensation. Now, 25 years later, a new documentary aims to reveal the story……
‘Montana Story’ review : Haley Lu Richardson is quietly radiant in this classic western melodrama | TIFF 2021
Haley Lu Richard is superb in the family drama ‘Montana Story’ at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.…
‘All My Puny Sorrows’ review: A moving performance from Alison Pill isn’t enough to make up for a hollow look at mental illness | TIFF 2021
*** CW: Depression and suicide *** Mental illness isn’t easily captured in film. It certainly isn’t often captured with the nuance and empathy that it deserves. While director Michael McGowan is witho…