Hayao Miyazaki Looks Inward For A Masterfully Mature Animated Drama [TIFF]

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Hayao Miyazaki Looks Inward For A Masterfully Mature Animated Drama [TIFF]

No one can predict if Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki’s output has finally come to an end, but there’s a solemn finality to “The Boy and the Heron” that suggests he’d be satisfied if that were the case this time. Its…

‘Holiday’ Review – Margherita Corradi Anchors Throwaway Thriller

Courtroom dramas have been a staple of the screen for decades, giving audiences some of the most compelling stories ever put to screen. From To Kill a Mockingbird to A Few Good Men, there are a whole host of iconic…

‘Hate to Love’ – Nickelback Review

Nickelback is well aware of how the public perceives them. “When it comes down to all the crap that we get, and we do get more than any band out there—I don’t know if anyone would ever contest that,” lead…

Older Gods Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Older Gods is the feature-length debut of writer-director David A. Roberts. As the title implies, the story deals with cosmic horror and ancient monsters from the deepest reaches. Surprisingly, though, the film is more of a drama about guilt and…

Bawaal (2023): Every Love Story Has Its Own War!

I am back to review a confusing film released by Bollywood on Prime Video. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, “Bawaal”, which was released on the OTT platform on July 21, 2023, has truly lived up to…

Sensational Courtroom Drama Challenges Our Perception Of Truth

Summary Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall is a sensational courtroom drama that challenges our perception of truth and explores power dynamics within a failing marriage. The film's script is smart and sharp, bending facts, fiction, and perception to keep…

Julia Garner Impresses In Aussie Outback Thriller [Telluride]

TELLURIDE – The most intriguing aspect of Kitty Green’s new thriller “The Royal Hotel” is what she doesn’t tell you. Set in a town in the middle of the Australian outback, this is a movie that simmers in culture clashes,…

‘Solitude’ Review – A Raw and Profound Triumph | TIFF 2023

We’re all familiar with the “grumpy man reluctantly befriends innocent child” movie premise. The disgruntled, jaded adult will repel any efforts of connection from the curious youngster, until ultimately being worn down enough to hear what the child wants or…

‘Dicks: The Musical’ Review – A24’s First Musical Isn’t Clever Enough

This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn't exist.You know what you’re getting yourself into when you go see a…

Unconditional Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Nominally about the extraordinary strength of people caring for the ill, Unconditional also spends equal amounts of time on a compelling but mixed set of topics: the sacrifices of America’s veterans, the pain of Alzheimer’s, and people with little time…

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Review: An Earnest Exploration of Friendship

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a coming-of-age film adaptation of Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s beloved 2012 novel of the same name. This cinematic journey takes viewers through the summer of 1987, where fifteen-year-old Aristotle Mendoza, played…

A Healthy Mix Of Hearty Fun & Devastation

Summary Sitting in Bars with Cake is a bittersweet story about two best friends facing unexpected challenges that test their friendship. The film beautifully captures the joys and triumphs of female friendship, reminding us to see the beauty in life…

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