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Toronto International Film Festival Review – ‘The Fabelmans’ is a Winning Personal Film from Steven Spielberg

It should be assumed that those who make films have a strong passion for the medium. Yet there are many different ways that filmmakers can come to that love, and in some cases, it can happen later in life and after time spent later in a career. But for many, and likely most, that key…

Toronto International Film Festival Review – ‘Decision to Leave’ is an Engrossing Romantic Mystery

The detective mystery is a particular genre that has evolved over time, adding new dimensions and scaling back certain elements as society changes and the nature of how crimes are committed looks very different from the way it used to years ago. But any good investigative drama should feel timeless to a degree, focused on…

Toronto International Film Festival Review – Class, Excess, and Revenge Are on Searchlight’s ‘The Menu’

Revenge is a dish best served cold is an expression that’s not often meant literally. But the idea of servers and cooks spitting in the food of customers who complain or are ungrateful is one that exists, even if diners would like to hope that it doesn’t actually happen all that often. Fine dining can…

Toronto International Film Festival Review – ‘Bros’ is a Thoroughly Enjoyable and Genuinely Funny Gay Romantic Comedy

Our society has evolved to a point of aiming for inclusion, seeking to serve underrepresented audiences and tell their stories in a way that the world can see. Yet such efforts, while typically well-intentioned, don’t always achieve what they mean to be, and often end up undercutting the very populations they aim to showcase in…

Review : Toronto International Film Festival Opener ‘The Swimmers’ Showcases an Astounding Story of Survival and Perseverance

Training for the Olympics is no small feat, and even the most committed and talented athletes face stiff competition and daunting odds to be selected. Anyone who makes it to the games deserves commendation, particularly those who have had to endure unimaginable circumstances that made the idea of that endgame seem all but impossible. One…