films
‘Maestro,’ the new biopic on Leonard Bernstein, reveals as much as conceals
December 13, 2023For what it covers, as a non-linear human interest story that happens to involve some very well-known people, Maestro is magisterial and wonderful.
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‘Rye Lane’: A rom com with aplomb!
December 11, 2023The film’s multicultural and working-class characters are smart, self-aware to a fault, but subject to the same emotional relationship turbulence as Caucasian and middle-class couples.
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Progressive documentaries in the spotlight at Toronto International Film Festival
December 5, 2023It’s natural that Canadian cinema gets special attention in its own host country, and there were many great offerings from our northern neighbors at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
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‘Eileen’ review: A sharp thriller that boldly deconstructs the female protagonist
November 30, 2023The new film is a good kind of weird.
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‘Always, Lola’ review: Mental health and human connection take center stage in powerful drama
November 27, 2023The new feature has particular relevance since Mental Health America says more than 50 million Americans are experiencing mental health issues.
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