Ridley Scott illustrates just how tough it can be to tell a story that is still unfolding.
BLINDNESS
Don’t kid yourself: Civilization isn’t really as civilized as you’d like to believe.
Revolution – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD Trailer
There’s a lot to like about the looks of this movie: Kate & Leo acting together again, Sam Mendes back behind the camera, some beautiful photography, lots of guys wearing hats… …but while I understand it’s based on a book of the same name, couldn’t they have come up with a better title? I’m already…
TIFF Reaction: PRIDE AND GLORY
Films selected as TIFF Galas are becoming an increasingly puzzling phenomenon. One would think that those twenty presentations at Roy Thompson Hall would be held for the cream of the festival crop. But it just isn’t so. Here’s a detail that is supposed to be on the down low, but a detail that most festival-goers…
TIFF Reaction: CHE
One of the things I love about film festivals is the cinematic experiences that are unlikely to be repeated. It could be the selection of a rare overseas title that may never make it to North American cinemas. It could be listening to a film get discussed by the cast and crew in lengthy Q&A…
TIFF Reaction: ME AND ORSON WELLES
Quite honestly – I chose this film based on the previous work of director Richard Linklater. The man responsible for DAZED & CONFUSED and WAKING LIFE has been responsible for some of the most maverick movies of our time. Then again, he was also responsible for remaking BAD NEWS BEARS and THE NEWTON BOYS. Could…
TIFF Reaction – FIFTY DEAD MEN WALKING
Just before the lights dimmed, I wondered why a smaller film about the IRA struggles would choose a title so similar to a famously Oscar-nominated movie? These are the things that pass through my sleep deprived brain these days. Fifteen years ago, it felt like every month there was a new IRA film hitting screens.…