Coming-of-age teen dramas are exceptional when done right. Uproar takes that genre and adds some very specific elements about the New Zealand indigenous culture of the Maori into its story. How a teenage Maori boy comes to terms with his identity and talent and how to reconcile those elements with … [Read More]
Concrete Utopia is a South Korean film premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 about the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in a community. The story takes a harsh look at how people give in to their basest instincts in a crisis and the brutality that ensues. Check out … [Read More]
Kenneth Branagh‘s portrayal of Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, has been a mixed bag for fans and critics alike. With A Haunting in Venice, Branagh reprises his role for the third time, following Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022). This time, Poirot … [Read More]
Another amazing movie that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 is the Canadian-Pakistani film, The Queen Of My Dreams. The story sees the strained relationship between a Pakistani immigrant mother, and her queer Canadian-raised daughter fracture, after the death of the father, who acted as a buffer between … [Read More]
Kiran Rao’s feature film debut was in 2010 with Dhobi Ghat, resulting in a 13-year gap until her next film, Lost Ladies. The new movie, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023, definitely one-ups her previous directorial, in a very interesting and fascinating way. Check out my Lost Ladies … [Read More]
The Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival is always the place where the most bonkers, outrageous, crazy and wild movies premiere. This year, the honour goes to KILL, a Karan Johar-produced action entertainer that introduces a new kind of genre to Bollywood. This KILL review will focus … [Read More]
Craig Gillespie’s Dumb Money is a cinematic take on the astounding events surrounding the GameStop short squeeze of January 2021, as chronicled in Ben Mezrich’s book, “The Antisocial Network.” This film promises to be a wild, entertaining ride as it brings to life the true story of a group of unconventional … [Read More]
The long-term effects of the strike are beginning to manifest as the Writers’ Guild of America enters its fourth month on strike. It now seems like studios are beginning to intensify their efforts to drive writers to accept an offer. Warner Bros. Television Group has targeted prominent writers this time … [Read More]
Alright, let’s talk about my “Blue Beetle Reaction.” Yep, you heard it right! DC’s bringing a fresh face to the big screen with the debut of our newest superhero, Jaime Reyes, aka Blue Beetle. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and starring the talented Xolo Maridueña, this flick’s got everything you … [Read More]
When corruption crosses all limits and the poor are denied justice, he rises to save the day. He is the Robin Hood for the poor, the “soldier” who fights for their rights, and the one whom you will address as “Jawan”! The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, makes his … [Read More]
Get ready to drool over the “woman of your dreams” as she returns to the big screens once again! With Dream Girl 2, Ayushmann Khurrana has reprised his role of the desirable Dream Girl. Written and directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and produced by Ekta Kapoor, Dream Girl 2 made its … [Read More]
Piglady, directed by Adam Fair, had the potential to be a gripping horror film that would keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Unfortunately, it falls far short of that mark. With an intriguing premise and a cast of talented actors, Piglady fails to deliver on its promise, leaving … [Read More]