The Shrouds Review: A Howl of Grief from Cronenberg
Even if the plotting could be tighter, the ideas at work in The Shrouds mark it as Cronenberg’s most personal feature.
Universal Language Review: Perfect Connection
Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language is a perfect film about the power of connection, full of absurdist humour, Iranian culture and snowy Canadian landscapes.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review – Visceral Storytelling
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the kind of film that reminds us why we love movies, delivering a satisfying, epic journey that needs to be experienced rather than analyzed.
Kinds of Kindness Review: Lanthimos Returns to his Roots
Kinds of Kindness feels like a return to pre-The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos: a haunting, clever watch that will enthral you with infectious weirdness throughout.
Oh, Canada Review: Schrader’s Cannes confession
Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada is a critical but moving account of confession in the face of one’s own mortality.
The Blue Angels Film Review: Flying High
The Blue Angels gives viewers a behind-the-scenes peek into the challenging yet rewarding careers of the Navy’s elite flight demonstration team.
Bird Film Review: “Everything Will Be Ok”
Andrea Arnold’s Bird is filmmaking of the highest quality, acting as both an invite to be exactly who we want to be and a reminder that, in the end, “everything will be ok.”
When the Light Breaks Review: Poignantly Reflective
Rúnar Rúnarsson’s When The Light Breaks is a visually stunning, poignant exploration of personal grief in the wake of public tragedy and the emotional weight of a secret.
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger Review
The outstanding Made in England sees Martin Scorsese look at Powell and Pressburger and his personal connection to the legendary pair.
Our Mothers Film Review: Deceptively Powerful
In the remarkably restrained film Our Mothers, César Diaz highlights the historical suffering and present day pain caused by the Guatemalan Civil War.