The trailer for Kasi Lemmons’ “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” has dropped, and it’s kinda what we expected.
Read moreLocarno Film Festival Acting Awards Going Gender-Neutral For 2023 Edition
‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Starts With a 25 on Metacritic
‘Pearl’: Ti West’s Twisted Technicolor-Fever Dream [TIFF]
The titular character in Ti West’s “Pearl” is played by Mia Goth, and if you’ve seen West’s previous film, “X,” then you soon realize she’s the insane old lady from that movie.
Read more“Hooking Up" - More Than Just Sex
"Hooking Up" is a movie about Darla (Brittany Snow) and Bailey (Sam Richardson), who decide to go on a road trip, mainly to help Darla recover from her past as a sex addict.
Read moreAn Underwhelming TIFF Makes the Best Picture Race Much Clearer
A fall festival boss had warned me a few weeks ago that we were likely to experience a lack of quality films “due pandemic disruptions.” She was right.
Read morePeter Farrelly’s ‘The Greatest Beer Run’ Screens and Falls Flat [TIFF]
As it stands, Farrelly’s movie has a disgusting 25 on Metacritic. This basically sets it up for Razzies, which it doesn’t deserve. No doubt some critics are still bitter about his “Green Book” winning Best Picture, but come on!
Read moreLaura Poitras Slams Hilary Clinton’s Presence at TIFF, Defends Julian Assange
A Friday screening of Laura Poitras’ “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” in Toronto has been canceled. I’m looking into seeing exactly why. So far, it’s radio silence.
Read moreCritics Really Hating Semi-Decent ‘The Son’ [TIFF]
Toronto will be known as the place where Florian Zeller’s “The Son” officially crashed and burned. It has a 63 on MC and currently sits at 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read more‘How to Blow Up A Pipeline’: Tensely Terrific Eco-Thriller Picked Up By Neon [TIFF]
Neon has picked up North American rights to Daniel Goldhaber‘s taut, tense and terrific thriller “How to Blow Up a Pipeline.”
Read more‘Banshees’ is Mysteriously Cinematic and McDonagh’s Best [TIFF]
Last night, I caught up with Martin McDonagh’s practically plotless “The Banshees of Inisherin,” which is driven by conversation (brilliant screenplay) and a near-biblical dilemma.
Read more‘Babylon’ Trailer Released …
Famous Movie Locations in Las Vegas
Planning a trip to Las Vegas? It’s best to do some preparation before you board your flight for Sin City.
Read moreJean-Luc Godard Dies of Assisted Suicide in Switzerland
Jean-Luc Godard’s light has burnt out.
Read morePedro Almodovar No Longer Directing English-Language Debut
I am not really disappointed that Pedro Almodovar is no longer attached to direct “Manual For Cleaning Women.” If he doesn’t feel comfortable directing a movie in English then why bother?
Read more‘Women Talking’ Buzz is Tanking at TIFF
It was supposed to be a homecoming of sorts for Toronto-born Sarah Polley, but almost everyone I’ve spoken to about “Women Talking” is underwhelmed by the film.
Read moreEmpire of Meh
I am not entirely sure what the point of Sam Mendes’ “Empire of Light” was, other than to give Olivia Colman a major showcase role and set the film in a movie theatre. Cinema!
Read moreAlexander Payne’s ‘The Holdovers’ Bought by Focus, Set For December 2023 Release
Last month, I reported some surprising, but VERY welcome news. Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” was test-screened to enthusiastic reactions in Los Angeles.
Read more‘Amsterdam’ Starting to Be Shown Around in LA and NYC
‘Babylon’ Trailer Being Released Tomorrow [Updated]
I’ll be attending the “In Conversation” with Damien Chazelle this afternoon in Toronto.
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