In the dizzying and beguiling Spencer from director Pablo Larraín, there’s a running commentary on how frosty the Sandringham House is. For all its acquired decadence and displays of excess, it’s chilly more often than not, and Diana complains several…
The 15 best episodes of My Hero Academia
While there’s room for debate, it’s safe to say that My Hero Academia is one of today’s most popular anime. With an eclectic group of characters, mounting stakes and a twist on a familiar trope, the series has made a…
‘Last Night in Soho’ review: Stylish but hollow
With all of the delicacy of a meat cleaver, the latest film from Edgar Wright is an erroneously clumsy take on female empowerment. A direct homage to the Italian Giallo movement of the ’60s and ’70s with its technicolor spotlights,…
The highs and lows of season two of ‘Ted Lasso’
Ted Lasso always faced an uphill battle as it entered its second season. Not only was season one a critically acclaimed darling as well as a word of mouth favorite by viewers, but it also arrived in the middle of the…
‘Benediction’ review: Jack Lowden delivers a magnificent performance in the latest from Terence Davies | TIFF 2021
Jack Lowden shines in ‘Benediction,’ the latest film by Terence Davies.
‘Montana Story’ review : Haley Lu Richardson is quietly radiant in this classic western melodrama | TIFF 2021
Haley Lu Richard is superb in the family drama ‘Montana Story’ at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
‘All My Puny Sorrows’ review: A moving performance from Alison Pill isn’t enough to make up for a hollow look at mental illness | TIFF 2021
*** CW: Depression and suicide *** Mental illness isn’t easily captured in film. It certainly isn’t often captured with the nuance and empathy that it deserves. While director Michael McGowan is without a doubt attempting to shine a light on…
