Festivals

Dune | TIFF 2021

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

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

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

It’s a lot to ask a filmmaker to take a 97-minute snapshot of a country. Yet the result here is purposeful and often mesmerizing.

Three cast members of 1995’s Kids have reclaimed their narratives and co-produced an unexpurgated version of the indie hit’s history.

An awkward date leads to an awkward quarantine, albeit one that makes for one of the better pandemic-centric movies to date.

Judd Ehrlich’s inquisitive documentary examines the NRA’s dominance over American politics.

A penetrating drama that wears its emotions on its sleeve to highlight the damaging effects of addiction.

A film ripe for this moment. It exemplifies the freedom of emerging from Covid-19 lockdown.