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All Quiet on the Western Front Brings us the Front Line from German POV
War and all that comes with it is emotionally and sometimes physically scarring for those on the front lines. As citizens of the world, no one ever wants a war…
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Algee Smith and Sierra Capri Scorch in Young. Wild. Free.
What Banks mostly succeeds in is crafting a film that doesn't waste time getting to the heart of the matter. From the first frame to the last, the suspenseful nature…
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Sometimes I Think About Dying Raises Awareness on Loneliness
Director Rachel Lambert crafts a cinematic kaleidoscope for this delicate tale of love for the socially awkward and emotionally challenged. Led by its producer and leading lady, Daisy Ridley spends…
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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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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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Aubrey Plaza Finally Get Perfect Showcase with Emily The Criminal
Aubrey Plaza, gives a nervy, committed performance, transforming Emily from an embittered temp worker into a stone-cold thief. She is a boss for the entire film ultimately creating her journey…
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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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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…
