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Living Gives Bill Nighy The Performance of a Lifetime
Bill Nighy is a exquisite understated with his portrayal of Mr. Williams. His charm allows one to witness his infatuation for Margaret (Aimee Lou Reed) without the judgement placed on…
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Cate Blanchett is THE Ultimate Master and Sharp as a Tack in TAR
Directed and written by Todd Field, Tár tests the limits on every visceral level and it would be more than too easy to reduce this film into a narrative for…
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Farrell and Gleeson Refine Friendship in The Banshees of Inisherin
Friendships can be tricky. Just like a romantic relationship that goes left, when a friend kicks you to the curb and you have no idea what you said or did…
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Jordan Peele Brings Horror and Heart to Animation with Wendell & Wild
Magic hair cream, booger subterfuge, one adorable baby goat and a showdown against a small army of slapstick skeletons make Wendell & Wild a recipe of animated madness that will…
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The Whale Gives Fat Shaming a Face with Star Turn from Brendan Fraser
The Whale will push some buttons and incite many conversations around fat shaming. But, more importantly, the film and its performances will make audiences and critics alike re-evaluate their own…
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Forbidden Love and Forgiveness Permeate Within My Policeman
If nothing else, My Policeman effectively conveys how judgement, prejudice and cowardice is all contingent upon choices and actions. How those actions can change and enhance a life or ruin…
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Eddie Redmayne is Terrifying in The Good Nurse
Eddie Redmayne as Charlie is absolutely terrifying in this role. From his stoic persona to his quirky physicality, this actor illustrates once again why he is one of the major…
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Ana de Armas Sparkles as Marilyn Monroe in Lackluster BLONDE
Marilyn Monroe was and is arguably one of the most beautiful women to grace the silver screen. Her sexual prowess and appeal are legendary with many attempting to emulate and…
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Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass Are Perfection in Biosphere
When calculating what to screen at TIFF, the list is often intense leaving little to no room for surprises or additions to a carefully crafted schedule. Having said that, TIFF…
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Anna Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes Are Savory Bites in The Menu
Anna Taylor-Joy's performance is exquisitely fabulous when paired with the intensely focused Fiennes and together they are a dish to be served with care and expertise. She really does have…
