So a great performance, a bad idea, and a terrible sense of timing walk into a bar…
JOY
A cheap reminder of something real brings David O. Russell’s winning streak to a screeching halt.
Blindsided by MIDNIGHT RUN
A more modern selection than usual can sometimes be even more of a wild card than the so-called “classics”. And with that we go back to 1988…
AMERICAN HUSTLE
We all want a taste of the finer things. Few are willing to work for it; many are willing to hustle for it.
Hustle and Cuss: AMERICAN HUSTLE Trailer
If we’re making TIFF wishlists for titles still to come, this is really high on mine.
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things (Oscar Predictions – Best Supporting Actress & Supporting Actor)
One’s a lock, one’s a long shot. Take a read and tell me if you think I’m wrong.
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK
We’ve all been there. We’ve all known people who have been there. So it should be unsurprising that the honesty, humour, and manic energy that comes with feeling damaged would make for one of the year’s best films.