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Doggy Bank Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Thales Corrêa’s episodic series, Doggy Bank, is a modern Latin-American adaptation of Quincas Borba by Brazilian author Machado de Assis. Uber driver Rubian (Thales Corrêa) grinds it out, trying to make it to the next day. After a particularly problematic ride, Rubian receives…

Clair Titley’s Shocking Doc Shows The Power Of Human Resilience & The Depths Of Cruelty [TIFF]

For most Americans, the name Nasubi doesn’t mean anything. However, his impact on the world of television is immeasurable. Hell, he’s most likely the reason the eggplant emoji is used as a penis in text messaging. Seriously. But the cause…

Megan Suri Is Great In Interesting But Lackluster Horror

Summary It Lives Inside weaves the immigrant experience and Hindu mythology into its horror narrative, but falls short in delivering real scares. The mother-daughter relationship in the film provides tension and depth, exploring the impact of the immigrant experience on…

‘I Told You So’ Review — A Visually Stunning Drama

The concept of separate but intertwining narratives isn’t a new one. From Oscar-winning films like Crash and Babel to holiday classics like Love Actually and Valentine’s Day, filmmakers have used the technique of interconnected stories for ages — some more…

‘Sex Education’ Season 4 Review — Netflix Series Goes Out On Top

This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist.Television is gonna be a whole lot less horny and heartfelt without…

Cassandro Review: A Wrestling Journey of Identity and Resilience

Roger Ross Williams‘ narrative directorial debut, Cassandro, tells the compelling and inspiring story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler from El Paso, Texas, who transforms into the flamboyant and resilient lucha libre sensation, Cassandro. The film explores themes of identity,…

Reptile Featured, Reviews Film Threat

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Grant Singer is one of the top music video directors, having worked with The Weekend, Sam Smith, Lorde, and Taylor Swift, to name a few. His first feature, Netflix’s Reptile, opens strong, with the song Angel…

A Forgotten Women’s World Cup Is Fodder For An Adequate, But Winning Sports Doc [TIFF]

It’s odd to think that there once existed a time when the mere idea of women participating in a World Cup match was, to say the least, seen by some as farfetched; indeed, as the 1960s faded into a new…

Kaitlyn Dever Anchors Daringly Creative Genre Movie

Summary "No One Will Save You" is a daring and creative genre film that invites audiences to participate in the ongoing conversation of movie genres. Kaitlyn Dever delivers a captivating performance as Brynn, a character who grows and evolves throughout…

‘The Continental’ Review — ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Stands Alone

This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist.The John Wick franchise has become the pinnacle of modern American action.…

‘One Life’ Review — Anthony Hopkins Leads Powerful True Story

"Don't start what you can't finish." In One Life, protagonist Nicky Winton (the younger version played by Johnny Flynn and an older version played by Anthony Hopkins) hears this advice before embarking on his most altruistic mission: saving Jewish children…

Flora and Son Review: A Heartfelt Melody of Connection

John Carney, the director renowned for his ability to capture the essence of music and the human experience, returns to the screen with Flora and Son, his first film since the critically acclaimed Sing Street (2016). While it may not…

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