Randy Burrows 9/30/21 Randy Burrows 9/30/21

TIFF 2021: Encounter

Encounter is certainly not a mess, but it confuses its own identity along the way

Randy Burrows 9/30/21 Randy Burrows 9/30/21

TIFF 2021: A Banquet

A Banquet delivers a menu of unnerving psychological terror

Randy Burrows 9/30/21 Randy Burrows 9/30/21

TIFF 2021: Hold Your Fire

Articulate social commentary without feeling like heavy-handed political spin or finger-wagging

Randy Burrows 9/29/21 Randy Burrows 9/29/21

TIFF 2021: Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash is an ambitious venture

Jak Luke Sharp 9/29/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/29/21

TIFF 2021: Inexorable

Inexorable is one part haunted house horror and one part erotic thriller

Alina Faulds 9/28/21 Alina Faulds 9/28/21

TIFF 2021: All My Puny Sorrows

All My Puny Sorrows tiptoes the line between disheartening family drama and dark comedy

Carson Timar 9/28/21 Carson Timar 9/28/21

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen is a misfire both for fans of the play and newcomers to the story

Jak Luke Sharp 9/28/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/28/21

VENICE 2021: Reflection ‘Відблиск’

Reflection dazzles visually and, for some, will undoubtedly hold something quite poignant and stunning in performance

Jak Luke Sharp 9/28/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/28/21

VENICE 2021: White Building ‘Bodeng Sar’

White Building is a film that perfectly, and quite hauntingly, encapsulates the feeling of isolation and loneliness

Jak Luke Sharp 9/28/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/28/21

VENICE 2021: La Caja

La Caja offers an emotional look into the sins of father and son

Hillary White 9/28/21 Hillary White 9/28/21

Blue Bayou

The end does not justify the means in Blue Bayou, which is not only another rarity but a shame

Jak Luke Sharp 9/25/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/25/21

People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan

People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan is a masterstroke of character and entertainment

Ewan Gleadow 9/25/21 Ewan Gleadow 9/25/21

The Duke

The Duke is a feature that stretches its simple story to breaking point

Ewan Gleadow 9/23/21 Ewan Gleadow 9/23/21

Zone 414

Zone 414 is a delightfully dark film with more than enough gusto behind it

Jak Luke Sharp 9/23/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/23/21

Cry Macho

Cry Macho is compelling enough with a charismatic performance from its lead actor Clint Eastwood

Jak Luke Sharp 9/23/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/23/21

VENICE 2021: My Night ‘Ma Nuit’

Ma Nuit is an emotionally soothing and delicately produced drama

Alina Faulds 9/22/21 Alina Faulds 9/22/21

TIFF 2021: Paka (River of Blood)

Paka (River of Blood) is rich with themes of generational pride and revenge

Jak Luke Sharp 9/22/21 Jak Luke Sharp 9/22/21

VENICE 2021: El Gran Movimiento

El Gran Moviemento drips and drips away in an attempt to form cohesion but just ends up spiralling and elongating

Alina Faulds 9/22/21 Alina Faulds 9/22/21

TIFF 2021: Last Night In Soho

Last Night In Soho is, unfortunately, a messy snoozefest with a frankly disgusting message

Jordan Dennis 9/22/21 Jordan Dennis 9/22/21

The Card Counter

The Card Counter is a worthy entry in the Schrader canon