I see a lot of movies but don’t always have time to write a comprehensive review for every one of them. By catching up on screenings these past few weeks, I’ve managed to compile a small batch of artisanal, locally-sourced capsule reviews. While less wordy than usual, you still get my clever/groan-inducing titles, one to... Continue Reading →
Harriet Tubman - Prophet, Sailor, Soldier, Spy. Director Kasi Lemmons brings us the story of one of America’s greatest abolitionists who, over the course of some 13 missions saved over 70 slaves via the Underground Railroad. Filled with an outstanding cast, lead by Cynthia Erivo and including Janelle Monae, Clarke Peters and Leslie Odom Jr,... Continue Reading →
The 44th Toronto International Film Festival opens this Thursday 5th September, with public tickets now on sale. TIFF 2019 features new work from filmmakers such as Marielle Heller, the Safdie brothers, Pedro Almodóvar, Steven Soderbergh, Noah Baumbach, Amy Jo Johnson, Yorgos Lanthimos, Ira Sachs, Lorene Scafaria and Taika Waititi, as well as the final film... Continue Reading →
