‘Next Exit’ (2022) Is An Existential Journey With One Too Many Detours

“Despite toying with the idea of ghosts and the afterlife as physical manifestation in its meandering runtime of almost two hours, the film arguably tends to veer more into the lane of melodrama than horror.”

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REVIEW: Delightfully Vibrant With Irresistible Acting, ‘The Lying Life of Adults’ (2023) Beautifully Explores Adolescence in 1990s Naples

Undeniably captivating and passionate, ‘The Lying Life of Adults’ bursts with vibrancy in its portrayal of adolescence, familial relationships, and a divided Naples.

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REVIEW: ‘High School’ Gives Viewers a Tender Glimpse Into Queer Canadian Adolescence

‘High School’ treats its characters with grace and understanding, even in their most vulnerable moments.

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REVIEW: ‘Nothing Compares’ (2022) Celebrates Sinéad O’Connor’s Political Music

“’Nothing Compares’ tells the story of a young girl turned woman who voiced her views through music, using it to protest and spread messages of the ongoing crisis of the world, which she still continues to do.”

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TIFF 2022 REVIEW: Lena Dunham Rediscovers her Voice in ‘Catherine Called Birdy’ (2022)

Catherine Called Birdy catches filmmaker Lena Dunham at her most confident yet

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TIFF 2022 REVIEW: ‘Triangle of Sadness’ – Ruben Östlund’s Satirical Dark Comedy Is a Riot

“Östlund can dress entertainment in an intellectual cloak and give it a unique taste like no one else” There’s no doubt that Ruben Östlund is one of the best mockers of contemporary cinema today. As the director has mentioned, his previous films The Square (2017) and Force Majeure (2014) were about people trying to avoid…

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TIFF 2022 REVIEW: ‘Aftersun’ Dives Head First into the Deep End

A24’s newest endeavour takes the plunge but comes up weak in Aftersun

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REVIEW: ‘Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story’ (2022) Is Intimate and Powerful All at Once

Caught between the pain of being celebrated under a persona that solely elicits pain and being terrified of what might transpire with honesty, Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story ultimately illustrates how much richer the world is when people are free to be who they are.

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REVIEW: ‘Echoes’ (2022) is a Frustrating Mystery Thriller that Gets Downright Silly

“Even though the limited series has an interesting cast, ‘Echoes’ leaves the audience confused and is hard to keep up with.”

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CANNES REVIEW: ‘Sick of Myself’ (2022) Is a Hysterical Portrayal of Narcissism for Gen Z Audiences

“‘Sick of Myself’ is a film that feels like a fever dream because it crosses all lines of sanity to the point where the viewer has no choice but to succumb into the madness.”

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