What is the Point of Netflix’s ‘Blonde’?
Andrew Dominik’s fictionalized account of Marilyn Monroe’s life and death is worse than appalling: it is reductive and pointless. Continue reading What is the Point of Netflix’s ‘Blonde’?
Month: September 2022
The Hilarious and Raunchy Queer Rom-Com ‘Bros’ Breaks New Ground
Nicholas Stoller and Billy Eichner gleefully push the rom-com’s limits to authentically reflect the dimensions of queer life and love. Continue reading The Hilarious and Raunchy Queer Rom-Com ‘Bros’ Breaks New Ground
TIFF 2022 Recap: Which Films Have a Shot at the Oscars?
With the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival wrapped and the awards season underway, these selections burned bright and flamed out. Continue reading TIFF 2022 Recap: Which Films Have a Shot at the Oscars?
TIFF 2022: ‘The Fabelmans’ is a Stunning, Intimate Look into Steven Spielberg’s Psyche
Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film is the clearest expression of his ethos that film shows us who we are and what we need. Continue reading TIFF 2022: ‘The Fabelmans’ is a Stunning, Intimate Look into Steven Spielberg’s Psyche
‘The Woman King’ is a Staggering, Epic Triumph
Viola Davis leads one of the year’s best films, a blistering and heartfelt celebration of Black sisterhood and resilience. Continue reading ‘The Woman King’ is a Staggering, Epic Triumph
TIFF 2022 Preview: Promising Films to Keep on Your Radar
Amidst the hotter, buzzier titles coming out of Toronto, don’t let these compelling films slip off your TIFF radar. Continue reading TIFF 2022 Preview: Promising Films to Keep on Your Radar
‘The Territory’ is a Vital Story of Indigenous Resilience and Resistance
The National Geographic documentary tells the story of a people who are trying to save themselves and the world. Continue reading ‘The Territory’ is a Vital Story of Indigenous Resilience and Resistance