Reality
Reality could not have come at a better time for actress Sydney Sweeney
Sly
Sly is a documentary that is sanitised above and beyond
The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer is a borderline unwatchable mess
SDAFF 2023: Egghead & Twinkie
While the story behind Egghead & Twinkie is wonderful, the actual film itself is a more mixed result.
The Marvels
The Marvels proves there’s still some gas left in the tank in the MCU after all.
Trolls Band Together
While the Trolls franchise has never been a notably strong series, Trolls Band Together is the lowest point it has ever reached.
NYAD
Largely due to the talents behind the camera, what could have been a layered and poignant true story in NYAD becomes an overly simplified and generic feature that fails to have a true bite or leave a lasting impression.
SDAFF 2023: Waiting for the Light to Change
Waiting for the Light to Change is one of the most powerful films of the year.
The Killer
The Killer’s exercise in visual and aural precision is one of Fincher’s most outstanding achievements yet.
Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon examines greed, corruption and injustice head-on
A Haunting in Venice
Audiences looking for a fun, Halloween-themed film with minimal chance of being too scared should look in the direction of A Haunting in Venice
Five Nights at Freddy's
There isn’t a single moment in Five Nights at Freddy’s that feels earned.
Fair Play
Ehrenreich and Dynevor’s performances elevate Fair Play to staggering heights
AFI Fest 2023: Freud’s Last Session
While there is clear potential within Freud’s Last Session, the film gets lost in its ambition and various perspectives.
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines never leaves anything for the audience to think or feel on their own
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
For anyone with an interest or warm memory towards Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is a must-see cinematic experience!
The Reptile
Reptile is less of a murder mystery and more of a character study
The Mission
While Boys State showed promise for Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, The Mission is a true realization of their skill.
TIFF 2023: How to Have Sex
The layers, restraint, emotional depth and ultimately execution of this venture is exemplary to a degree that it’s almost astonishing to note
Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle is left to fight one hell of an isolated and lonely uphill battle