film reviews

'Alien: Romulus' Grabbed Me by the Face and Wouldn't Let Go
Directed by Fede Álvarez
PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024
There have been a pile of 'Alien' movies over the past 45 years, from crossovers with 'Predator' to the 'Prometheus' spinoffs and an...
Awkwafina and John Cena Fail to Hit the 'Jackpot!'
Directed by Paul Feig
PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024
Imagine, just for a moment, if Los Angeles were inhabited by hundreds, if not thousands, of people desperate for wealth and fame. People so...
Mumblecore Throwback 'Good One' Speaks Loudly
Directed by India Donaldson
PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024
India Donaldson's directorial debut, 'Good One,' will bring indie film lovers back to the times of camping trips with dad and when...
'Close to You' Is Disjointed, but Held Tightly by Elliot Page
Directed by Dominic Savage
PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024
When we first meet Sam (Elliot Page in an explosive and touching performance), he's pensive. As he walks down Front Street towards Toronto'...
'Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story' Is the Long Overdue Tribute to a Toronto Icon
Directed by Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee
PUBLISHED Aug 13, 2024
When thinking of Toronto music talent, Jackie Shane is an often overlooked name — understandable considering how she has largely been lost...
'Borderlands' Is a Borderline Adaptation
Directed by Eli Roth
PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2024
Eli Roth's 'Borderlands' is so disappointing, it's actually kind of comforting. For audiences unfamiliar with the video game series...
'It Ends with Us' Isn't Very Lively
Directed by Justin Baldoni
PUBLISHED Aug 9, 2024
It Ends with Us has all the ingredients for success but, unfortunately, director Justin Baldoni can't consolidate them into a coherent whol...
'Skywalkers: A Love Story' Is Better on Instagram Than Netflix
Directed by Jeff Zimbalist
PUBLISHED Aug 7, 2024
"Rooftopping" is the dangerous social media trend in which daredevils climb buildings, cranes and construction sites in order to take risky...