Daddy Issues in Space Dominate Ad Astra
Pitt's performance is nuanced and purposely stoic giving me remnants of his character Joe from Meet Joe Black. But, it is the manner in which he navigates his mental state…
Many Sides of Roy Cohn Are Expertly Revealed in Where’s My Roy Cohn Doc
At the end of the day, Donald Trump was his greatest student, as he lives by Cohn's #1 rule..."the press will adequately quote whatever. you say." He even repped the…
Downton Abbey is Still The Greatest Destination in Great Britain
As we return to Downton, the Crawleys find themselves preparing for an impending visit from the Queen and King. Very quickly, there is a hierarchy established between the Royal Household…
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TIFF 19: Jeffrey Wright Stupendous in Complicated Thriller The Goldfinch
Gorgeously shot by the legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins, the film is given appropriate polish to its high-stakes, high-crime story and John Crowley's direction provides complex undercurrents giving its audience delicious…
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TIFF 19: Cynthia Erivo Spectacular as Harriet Tubman
At the end of the day, you can't tell the story of this courageous woman without acknowledging slavery, but Harriet isn't a slave film. It's the story of a…
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TIFF 19: Soderbergh Provides Lively Scandal Recollection in The Laundromat
Soderbergh is a master at pacing out a film and nothing is more true than with this one. He gives it the hilarity and pacing of his Oceans film mixed…
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TIFF 19: Damon and Bale Crush it in Racing Drama Ford v Ferrari
Although I loved learning about the Ford v Ferrari feud and how Fiat came in flipping everything upside down and standout performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale, this film's…
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TIFF 19: Joaquin Phoenix is Batshit Crazy Brilliant in Joker
Phoenix brings an emaciated, pill popping Joker back with vengeance, vigor and vivaciousness that will have your head swirling long after the credits have rolled.
TIFF 19: Hugh Jackman Deliciously Diabolical in Bad Education
Inspired by a true story, Bad Education is a smartly assembled, hilariously dark, at times squirm-in-your-seat chronicle of the most fascinating financial crime in the history of the US school…
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TIFF 19: Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator Doc Exposes Scandal Behind Practice
Upon Jafa-Bodden being award 7 Million dollars, Bikram fled the US without paying a dime and continues building the Bikram brand around the world in Mexico, Spain and elsewhere. As…
