film reviews
'Charlotte' Brings an Artist Back to Life with Animation
Directed by Tahir Rana and Éric Warin
PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2022
What many consider the first comic strip was an autobiographical series of paintings titled "Life? Or Theater?: A Song-Play." This series c...
'Kicking Blood' Finds the Gothic Menace in Sudbury, ON
Directed by Blaine Thurier
PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2022
Blaine Thurier's Kicking Blood works on so many levels, audiences will keep on wishing for a sense of irony or a subtle one-liner until the...
'The Northman' Shows That Bigger Is Better
Directed by Robert Eggers
PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2022
Robert Eggers didn't take long to establish himself as one of the most intriguing young filmmakers of recent years. The director made an im...
Nic Cage Easily Carries 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'
Directed by Tom Gormican
PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2022
It's been no secret that Nicolas Cage has spent the better part of the last 20 years paying off millions in debt, causing him to be less, s...
Lizzo Shone on an Otherwise Weak 'SNL'
April 16, 2022
PUBLISHED Apr 17, 2022
Lizzo gave her absolute all as a host and performer, determined to have fun and be a great guest — and, despite the writing and technical d...
Season 2 of 'Russian Doll' Warps Time in Exciting New Ways
Created by Natasha Lyonne, Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler
PUBLISHED Apr 13, 2022
The first season of Russian Doll managed to wring new life out of a familiar "time loop" concept — an impressive feat, considering how many...
'You Won't Be Alone' Is a Transfixing Journey of Human Identity
Directed by Goran Stolevski
PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2022
"We'll always have our memories" is common sentiment — but it's untrue. Most memories will fade with age, while others feel like they were...
Saturday Night Live: Jake Gyllenhaal & Camila Cabello
April 9, 2022
PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2022
Jake Gyllenhaal could not have been a more willing and affable host, while Camila Cabello's ambitious ideas for musical performances did no...
