VIFF 2020: Jumbo
Zoé Wittock builds a film that, while not perfect, still stands proud as an incredibly engaging and satisfying film
Children of the Sea
The animation might be stunning, but the engagement of Children of the Sea is a sinking boat
NYFF 2020: On the Rocks
A captivating story and conclusion that feels well-built and recontextualises the film for future viewings
VIFF 2020: Anerca, Breath of Life
Transports the audience to cultures different from their own with a craft and conviction that helps the film stand out greatly
NYFF 2020: Lovers Rock
Lover’s Rock struggles to match the depth and urgency of McQueen’s previous work
VIFF 2020: Siberia
Siberia is an utter mess of a film
The Boys - Season 2: E06 ‘The Bloody Doors Off’
A stellar episode that provides illuminating answers and provokes excitement on what’s to come
VIFF 2020: Once Upon a Time in Venezuela
Once Upon A Time in Venezuela will go down as one of the most powerful and genuinely moving political documentaries of the year
NYFF 2020: Undine
Undine is a brooding and intoxicating portrait of love wrapped in a hidden dwelling of a fairytale romance
VIFF 2020: Beauty Water
A dark and harrowing constructed animated feature on beauty and happiness while intertwined in a body horror genre
Rocks
Rocks is a quintessential coming-of-age story
TIFF 2020: Penguin Bloom
It is Naomi Watts who holds Penguin Bloom together with her star performance
VENICE 2020: The Predators
Where The Predators thrives is in its comedic roots
TIFF 2020: City Hall
City Hall is a film that isn't afraid to push back at the subjects it is highlighting
VENICE 2020: To the Moon
To the Moon is a dedicated testament to not only experimental film but cinema as a whole
TIFF 2020: The Monopoly of Violence
The Monopoly of Violence might not be an easy watch, but it is undeniably needed
TIFF 2020: Nomadland
Nomadland is quiet and melancholy but Zhao’s ability to depict these themes on screen makes the film special
TIFF 2020: A Good Man
A Good Man hinders itself with every single heartwarming stride due to ill decision or a flat, tone-deaf disaster
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals
Secret Society of Second Born Royals has just enough charm in the form of lead Peyton Elizabeth Lee that it’s certainly not a chore to watch
ClapperCast - Episode 20: FANTASIA Film Festival (review)
On this special episode of ClapperCast, the team take a look at the FANTASIA Film Festival and celebrate the terrific films on show