Toronto International Film Festival 2024, Part 2: Days 6-8

It feels far too simplistic to describe Jacques Audiard’s audacious, genre-bending Emilia Pérez as “simply” a gender-affirming narco-thriller musical. It is definitely all of those things, but it also defies being put in any box, no matter how capacious. Emilia Pérez is … Continue reading Toronto International Film Festival 2024, Part 2: Days 6-8

Toronto International Film Festival 2024, Part 1: Days 1-5

The 49th Toronto International Film Festival kicked off with a whimper on September 5th with the world premiere of David Gordon Green’s latest (apparent) misfire, the Ben Stiller-starring Nutcrackers. Amidst the tumult of significant sponsors dropping (long-time year-round sponsor Bell … Continue reading Toronto International Film Festival 2024, Part 1: Days 1-5

SFIFF Review: Spencer Provides an Elliptical Look Into the Impenetrable Life of Princess Diana

The most important thing about Princess Diana is that she died. This is not to be reductive to the tumultuous and complicated life she led before her untimely passing, but from the arc of history Diana’s life will always exist … Continue reading SFIFF Review: Spencer Provides an Elliptical Look Into the Impenetrable Life of Princess Diana

Memoria Bewilders and The Worst Person in the World Charms on the First Full Day of the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival

When going to a film festival one always has to be concerned about the time. When screenings start, if there’s enough minutes on the clock to grab food, or if a movie beginning late won’t run so long that you … Continue reading Memoria Bewilders and The Worst Person in the World Charms on the First Full Day of the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival

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