Reviews
Sophie Thatcher: Feeling most seen ever
When you dive headfirst into the strange, the sublime, and the deeply unsettling, you often find that the journey itself
Nicolas Winding Refn: I’d been given a gift to start over again
Nicolas Winding Refn returns to the screen and from the grave with a neon-drenched fable that explores the intense, often
Her Private Hell: A Neon Phantasmagoria Review
Nicolas Winding Refn is back, and he brings with him a masterclass in slowcore cyberpunk that doesn’t just tell a
Van Dorn fixes a shocking cultural error
For some storytellers, the spark of an idea isn’t about creating something new, but about uncovering what has been overlooked.
She-Hulk Star Shames Celebrities for Politics
The entertainment world is currently grappling with a simmering tension between artistic freedom and political engagement, a tension recently highlighted
Wrong villains in Primetime
Is the pursuit of ratings worth the cost of morality? When television seeks to punish predators, where does the line
Fantastic Fest 2026: Sky Playhouse Posthumous
There is a certain delightful randomness to the universe, and nowhere is this more evident than in the seemingly infinite
Domhnall Gleeson’s Heart in The Incomer
I found myself reflecting on the magic of filmmaking, and specifically on the unique journey of creating my first feature,
A beautiful successor: Sense and Sensibility review
Jane Austen’s timeless romance, Sense and Sensibility, has long occupied a cherished place in cinema, thanks to iconic adaptations. But
Universal Pictures campaigns Hathaway for Odyssey awards
The quest for cinematic glory is often a grueling marathon, but for some, the final leg is illuminated by the
Fantastic Fest 2026: In a Violent Nature Part 2 & The Glorious Dead
The magic of Fantastic Fest lies in its ability to reveal the hidden gems of independent cinema, and this year’s
Line of Fire family in crosshairs
Line of Fire: Where Family Secrets Burn Brightest The new NBC and Peacock series Line of Fire promises more than
Dennis Quaid as Reagan Nation’s Favorite Actor
When history demands a face, the choice of actor becomes an act of interpretation. In the case of President Ronald
Taylor Sheridan strikes again
Taylor Sheridan is not just a name on the small screen; he is a powerhouse who has redefined the landscape
Vintage Violence: Arrested Memory of Brian Mulroney
While many film festivals offer predictable thrills, the Midnight Madness section at TIFF often serves as a secret gateway to
Hope review a rip-snorting creature feature
Na Hong-jin has delivered a cinematic behemoth with his latest offering, a creature feature that doesn’t just entertain—it rips through
Remarkable tribute remake review
In the world of filmmaking, there are stories we tell, and then there are the truths we carry. For director
TIFF 2026: The Spiral Anchors Aweigh visuals
The journey from the polished rhythms of the Toronto International Film Festival to the genre-driven spectacle of Fantastic Fest in
Sydney Sweeney needs an apology now
In an era obsessed with political correctness, the question of whether sex sells has become a battleground for public opinion.
Upcoming TV Hits Spotlight TIFF 2026
The Primetime Powerhouse: How Television is Redefining the Festival’s Slate The Toronto International Film Festival’s Primetime slate is undergoing a
Hoosiers 40 Still the Ultimate Basketball Movie Action
There are films that simply endure, and then there is Hoosiers. David Anspaugh’s 1986 directorial debut is more than just
TIFF 2026 Worlds Within Songs and Memory
Choosing a documentary about a well-known figure always carries risk. Too often, these films rest on the subject’s established reputation,
Midlife Portrait: Anything But Mid
The pace of life doesn’t slow down, and neither do the pressures that pile up in the years between middle
Run Hide Fight Hollywood ignores real-world threat
Director Kyle Rankin is carving out a path in cinema that is less about spectacle and more about stark, uncomfortable
Late-Night TV’s End Is Nigh
The golden age of late-night television is facing a dramatic curtain call. What started as a cultural behemoth is now