TIFF 2021: A Hero
A Hero dives into the constraints of morality, questioning the right action and the ramifications
TIFF 2021: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash is the total package
TIFF 2021: Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen is quite simply a bizarre and tonally inconsistent feature
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi has a lot to live up to
Cinderella
Cinderella really tries to hammer home an empowering message, but it totally falls flat due to the plot holes ever present
Vacation Friends
The main problem with Vacation Friends is that there is no buildup throughout
Americanish
Americanish is a darling romantic comedy that explores womanhood in relation to cultural and societal expectations
He’s All That
He’s All That is nothing compared to the classics that have come before it
FANTASIA 2021: Glasshouse
Glasshouse perfectly blends different genres of thriller, science-fiction, and family drama into a neat little bow
FANTASIA 2021: Ghosting Gloria
Ghosting Gloria (Muerto con Gloria) brilliantly blurs the lines between romance, comedy, and horror
FANTASIA 2021: Baby Money
Baby Money is a fresh take on the crime thriller genre
Cruella
Cruella is unique enough to have a justified existence
The Woman in the Window
It is difficult to unpack why The Woman in the Window falls flat
Bombay Rose
Bombay Rose is a beautiful ode to the city, with gorgeous and unique animation that will garner the attention of Bollywood lovers
Monday
Despite all its problems, Monday is still an entertaining film to watch with a fascinating concept
Hunger Ward
Hunger Ward succeeds in its messaging and hopefully will help create a wave of change
The Dig
The Dig remains a compelling piece of cinema because it wonderfully encompasses the fleetingness of morality
Supernova
Supernova is a tender romance
To All The Boys: Always And Forever
Always and Forever is a pretty disappointing final entry
How Sound of Metal Helped Me Cope With Hearing Loss
In her editorial feature, Alina Faulds uses Sound Of Metal to show the healing power of cinema.