By now, you know how much of a sucker I am for wholly embraced absurdity and weirdness in cinema. Movies that know what they are and have no shame in being them will always be for me. Back in Black has that all covered in spades. A pitch black comedy thriller that satirically uses the macabre and
Ambition has been a driving force in cinema in 2026. From veterans to auteurs, everyone with a camera seems to be trying to push the limits of what films can be, letting loose their best and worst tendencies and tackling big, sweeping, complex narratives. In a crowded year - particularly
The works of Martin McDonagh hold a special place in my heart. Since In Bruges, I have been a fan of his work and directorial style. The masterful blend of humor, heart, and violent, foul-mouthed shenanigans has worked on me for decades, and I will always mark my calendar for new McDonagh. So of
At the time of this writing, we will be on our way to Toronto for the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. And we've watched over 60 festival films so far, a new personal record and an insane number of movies to watch before the fest even starts. All that legwork of one film after another has
With so many films premiering or playing at TIFF, it can be overwhelming to navigate the massive slate. Luckily, you have me, who has attacked the very long list of films and has pulled out a few hidden gems you should put on your radar ahead of landing in Toronto. I've been hard at work hosting my
It's another year, which means another trip across the world to Toronto where the 51st Toronto International Film Festival will be taking place. With nearly 400 films from across the world including features, award contenders, shorts and documentaries, there's something for everyone at this
Though faced with some limitations, "VisionQuest" is a sweet, sorrowful look inwards at what it means to be human.
Just like the Street Fighter movie of the 90s, it's been quite a while since someone has tried to bring the video game back to the big screen. We had Mortal Kombat II earlier this year (which led to quite the rivalry between the two casts), which made the more absurd and video game-like features
Magic Knight Rayearth gives our heroine trio a stroll through some noticeably magical woods in Ep. 3 "All in the Same Boat". Fantasy fans will be fully aware of the fact that magical woods are a staple in such stories. What this episode does though is use a trip through the magical woods to help
