I've had stock in Julia Ducournau since her debut film Raw, and doubled down on that buy in with her follow up Titane. So naturally my excitement for her third outing Alpha could not be contained. An expert in body horror mixed with insightful ideas of grief and generational trauma, Ducournau has
In television, hospital shows are a dime a dozen. The rise of The Pitt, the unstoppable longevity of Grey's Anatomy, and a number other hospital-centric shows reveal no shortage of fascination with medicine and trauma. It's often rare in cinema unless its haunted wards or part of a protagonist's
Michel Franco has always been a controversial writer/director. The kind of filmmaker who invites conflict while insisting on tackling complex themes of sex, class, and social systems. Franco has always presented his works with a sort of distant approach, and Dreams is no different. A cold, distant,
For a film festival seemingly set on remaining apolitical - from the programmers to the directors to the celebrities - it's kind of ironic that both of the Berlin Film Festival's winners were politically supercharged. The Golden Bear - the festival's most prestigious award went to Yellow Letters,
Horror films have seen a resurgence lately, especially as they become more mainstream, as seen with films such as The Substance and Sinners. It's a genre that isn't just defined by how scary it is, or how gory it is. Horror is nuanced and oftentimes romantic, and when it is given the freedom to be
If you love Studio Ghibli movies, a new animated film might be right up your alley. Arco, directed by Ugo Bienvenu, tells the story of two unlikely friends who have to join together to save each other. Quite literally. Arco is a young boy from a peaceful future who uses his flight suit to go back
When you saw some names together, fans of their work can instantly know that they'll have a great time at the movies. One of those duos is Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The affectionately named "Matt & Ben" have years of working together under their belts and now their new movie, The Rip, should have
Comedy is often discounted. More like comedians but the sentiment remains. Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? shows audiences how healing comedy can be for someone and why so many turn to the artform. Alex (Will Arnett) moves back to the city when his wife Tess (Laura Dern) decides they're not
One of the most active and prolific filmmakers working today, Steven Soderbergh has made a career of pumping out new films every 6 months. They're rarely the same, too, as he constantly tackles new genres and cultural examinations with engaging characters, dynamic direction and fascinating ideas.
The story of Michael Jackson is fascinating, and it's easy to see how they would make a movie out of it. From his childhood to the making of Thriller to his later career albums like Bad, and then all of the turmoil and controversy in his later life. Even his final days were littered with moments to
Hamlet tales are a dime a dozen. Hell, At TIFF 2025 there were at least 3 inspired or adapted movies screening at the festival. There's no shortage of the melancholic prince spouting off famed monologues and plotting to avenge his father. With this many versions of the same tale occurring so often,
