Film-Forward

Festivals

7 Prisoners | TIFF 2021

One movie that will be accessible soon to millions internationally is Brazilian-American director Alexandre Moratto’s taut, terse, gritty drama.

Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over | TIFF 2021

Directors Dave Wooley and David Heilbroner successfully make the case for Warwick’s exalted place in the pop music canon.

The Gravedigger’s Wife | TIFF 2021

From Somalia, a family drama that ranks high among the gems of the festival.

As in Heaven; Petite Maman; The Hill Where Lionesses Roar | TIFF 2021

This year, the festival has been reduced to its purest form, as a celebration of new works from around the world, apart from parties and in-person buzz.

Lakewood; The Guilty | TIFF 2021

How do you make a film under Covid restrictions? Two movies demonstrate how two story lines were shaped by self-isolation, with minimal physical interaction among their casts.

The Rescue | TIFF 2021

The moment-to-moment and day-by-day retelling of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue feels fresh off the press.

Dune | TIFF 2021

Director Denis Villeneuve turns Frank Herbert’s multilayered, 1965 sci-fi classic novel into an involving adventure.

In the Same Breath | Sundance Film Festival 2021

When confronted with early indications of a deadly pandemic, the governments of China and the United States eerily reacted in the same manner.

Ailey | Tribeca Festival

A wonderful introduction into the world of the legendary choreographer, but it’s more of an appetizer than a full meal.