reviews
Adam Sandler's 'Leo' Is Goofily Heartfelt
Directed by Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel and David Wachtenheim
PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2023
In a wonderfully whimsical and laugh-out-loud animated film about intergenerational wisdom and communication, Adam Sandler and his old pal...
Jason Momoa and Tate McRae Carried a Strong 'SNL' with Gusto
November 18, 2023
PUBLISHED Nov 19, 2023
Jason Momoa was pure positivity as a spirited return host, while Calgary's Tate McRae made her Saturday Night Live debut, doing what she do...
Boldy James and Nicholas Craven Remain a Perfect Fit on "Brand New Chanel Kicks"
Exclaim! Staff Picks
PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2023
Toward the end of 2022, Boldy James and Nicholas Craven delivered a winning cross-border collaboration in the solemn, wintry Fair Exchange...
'Thanksgiving' Is Basted in Blood
Directed by Eli Roth
PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2023
In 2007, Eli Roth and Jeff Rendell wrote a short film called Thanksgiving, with Roth directing what was effectively a two-minute-long spoof...
'The Complete Budokan 1978' Captures Bob Dylan in Metamorphosis
PUBLISHED Nov 16, 2023
Recontextualizing one of Bob Dylan's most divisive live albums, The Complete Budokan 1978 proves that "less is more" isn't necessarily alwa...
Kue Varo and the Only Hopes Dodge the Expected on 'Cowboy Witchcraft'
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PUBLISHED Nov 16, 2023
A name like Cowboy Witchcraft conjures images of gothic country rock — gauzy gowns and black ten gallon hats, tumbleweeds rolling through t...
Kylie V's Elegantly Emotive Indie Folk Is an "Anomaly"
Exclaim! Staff Picks
PUBLISHED Nov 16, 2023
Two years on from 2021's excellent Big Blue and most of a year removed from last winter's The Runaway EP, Vancouver songwriter Kylie V pick...
'Next Goal Wins' Scores Crowd-Pleasing Cheers
Directed by Taika Waititi
PUBLISHED Nov 15, 2023
Taika Waititi returned to TIFF with the world premiere of his latest film, presenting it as a tonic to the typically heavy festival options...