Cardinals | TIFF 2017
By Kent Turner September 14, 2017
Though after 40 minutes the audience has a complete grasp of the plot’s puzzle pieces, Sheila McCarthy’s performance makes the viewer feel as though anything could happen.
Festivals
mother! | TIFF 2017
By Kent Turner
A hellish, Hieronymus Bosch-like canvas with an out-there take on contemporary culture.
Tulipani: Love, Honor and a Bicycle | TIFF 2017
By Kent Turner September 10, 2017
A mostly good-humored movie that offers a loopy and wild ride.
Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle | TIFF 2017
By Kent Turner
The title of this Spanish documentary says it all.
BPM (Beats per Minute) | TIFF 2017
By Kent Turner September 5, 2017
The intelligent and invigorating winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes makes its North American debut in Toronto.
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2017
By Caroline Ely June 6, 2017
A rich cross section of Italian film that reflects contemporary malaise and timeless human dilemmas.
The Florida Project | Cannes 2017
By Kent Turner May 30, 2017
The most talked about American film at the festival.
The Rider | Cannes 2017
By Kent Turner May 29, 2017
Moving and modest, this was one of the highlights of the festival.
Okja | Cannes 2017
By Kent Turner
The cinematic answer to the eye-popping, Looney Tunes–exaggerated world of a graphic novel. Director Bong Joon-ho throws a lot of ideas and schtick onto the screen, and they stick.