Licorice Pizza: Approaching womanhood in boyhood tales
An otherwise endearing story misses the mark at depicting complex women In director Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film,…
Dune: Villeneuve delves back into sci-Fi
Denis Villeneuve offers a masterclass in world-building, but falls short emotionally Denis Villeneuve’s last film before Dune, Blade…
‘Titane’: Hard to watch, easy to feel
Director Julia Ducournau’s latest horror film explores the monstrous relationship a person can have with their body Off…
Mank sets out to pay homage to Citizen Kane
David Fincher’s latest film falls flat in revealing Herman J. Mankiewicz’s inner life Mank was hard to sit…
MURAL Festival became an “Estival” during COVID-19
Even in the midst of a pandemic, art prevails Montreal’s MURAL Festival was founded in 2012, beginning as…
What the Academy’s new eligibility standards say about Hollywood
This attempt to inspire inclusivity doesn’t strike the root of the diversity problem On Sept. 8, 2020, the…
Horse Girl: Approaching ambiguity in film
Alison Brie loses her grip on reality in Horse Girl Jeff Baena’s film Horse Girl focuses on a…
Portrait of a Lady on Fire: A tale of burning desire
A stunning portrayal of queer love, art, and the female gaze Portrait of a Lady on Fire, written…
Birds of Prey: Cathy Yan takes flight
Absolutely all over the place, loud, bright and crazy Prior to Birds of Prey, Cathy Yan was a…
The Irishman is a marvel of a film
Strong themes make this long film worth the watch Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman is a complicated film. Bound…
What the Oscars diversity issue says about Hollywood and its moviegoers
So, you’ve likely heard the news about the Oscars. There were no female directors nominated and only one…
Jojo Rabbit: a comedy about nazis. What could go wrong?
Director Taika Waititi teaches us to laugh at the idiotic nature of war No, this isn’t a…