MIFF 2015 Film Review: Phoenix (2014)
byWritten by Angus Tonkin Originally published 17 August 2015 Christian Petzold has created a moving and intriguing tale of betrayal and reclaimed identity in Phoenix,…
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MIFF 2015 Film Review: Phoenix (2014)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 13 August 2015 Amongst the ruins of post-WWII Germany, writer and director Christian Petzold has created a restrained,…
MIFF 2015 Film Review: The Witch (2015)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 13 August 2015 There is a (excuse the pun) bewitching quality about The Witch, directed and written by Robert…
MIFF 2015 Film Review: Cartel Land (2015)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 13 August 2015 In Cartel Land, director Matthew Heineman provides a terrifying look at the ongoing drug cartel…
MIFF 2015 Film Review: How to Dance in Ohio (2015)
byWritten by Claire Robson Originally published 12 August 2015 The too-cool-for-schoolers can relax; this isn’t a Glee spin-off. It barely even features any dancing….
MIFF14: Mommy (2014)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 7 April 2015 Causing quite a stir at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year was Mommy, written…
MIFF14: Mommy (2014)
byWritten by James Madden Originally published 7 April 2015 I’ll admit it now, I’m a Xavier Dolan novice. Mommy is only the second film…
Film Review: The Case Against 8 (2014)
byWritten by Chris Smith Originally published 9 October 2014 Set and shot over a five year period, The Case Against 8 is a documentary…
Film Review: The Immigrant (2014)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 9 September 2014 The Statue of Liberty has long been a beacon of hope for those coming to…
MIFF 2014: Two Days, One Night (2014)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 8 September 2014 Continuing with their strength in making spare, emotionally riveting dramas, the Belgian Dardenne brothers have…