Knives Out has all the makings of a great mystery story a la Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes, with a little bit of Clue thrown in. It’s also just one of the most fun movie-going experiences you’ll have this year.…
Movie Review: All The Money In The World
The best parts of Ridley Scott’s All the Money in the World are the ones that dive into the vast and empty void that comes with extreme wealth. The moments that explore a man who could hear coins falling out…
Movie Review: The Star
Adapting the original Christmas narrative to the big screen is one of the more daunting projects a studio can tackle. Even if they are able to make the birth of Christ intriguing, they are guaranteed to offend someone by not…
TIFF Report #7 (Remember, Office, The Reflektor Tapes)
I wish I could bring some of Toronto home. Every step feels like undiscovered ground. Every street is a different adventure. Although I’m excited to leave behind the toilet paper that is as smooth as sand paper and the key to my…
Jon’s Movie Review: “Danny Collins” Aspires to Inspire
Films based on a true story can rarely keep true to the source material. It’s inevitable, and sometimes understandable. Sacrifices have to be made, and as long as the deviations are made for the sake of a greater cinematic experience,…
The Film Canon: The Insider (1999)
Is your life really worth the death of hundreds of thousands of people every year? No, this isn’t one of those cliché “I’m the only person who can save the world” kind of movies. It’s actually one of those cliché…
David’s Movie Review: Hector and the Search for Happiness
Contains Spoilers Overview: Despite many flaws, Hector and the Search for Happiness is saved by an excellent cast (especially a winning performance from a charming Simon Pegg), clever stylistic choices, and the genuine heart beating at the center…