Mank
MANK may become more of a cinematic curio in Fincher’s filmography but it has enough bite and edge here to give the film some degree of insight beyond the origin of one of cinema’s most significant works.
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The Nest
Sean Durkin’s first feature film since MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE – one of the best debuts of the previous decade – is a parable of the pursuit of prosperity begetting toxicity. Durkin’s characters and story show the descent of a family unit and place of shelter into a nest of vipers. The film begins in … Continue reading The Nest
African Apocalypse
AFRICAN APOCALYPSE is not an examination of grainy photographs and dusty historical sources but one of an enduring legacy of oppression and white supremacy. Jim Ross reviews.
Bassam Tariq Interview
After reviewing MOGUL MOWGLI as part of our London Film Festival coverage, Jim Ross spoke to director Bassam Tariq about the themes of the film and the festival circuit in the coronavirus-hit year of 2020.
Mogul Mowgli
Bassam Tariq’s feature fiction debut is a wonderful showcase for Riz Ahmed’s versatility as a performer and an engaging explosion of energy about heritage, identity, and the clashing cultural expression of both.
Another Round (Druk)
The concept of ANOTHER ROUND reads like a bawdy comedy, but the cocktail Vinterberg and Mikkelsen shake up is altogether sharper and more complex than that. Jim Ross reviews at TIFF 2020.
Wildfire
Politics is a backdrop and metaphor for the resurfacing of painful memories in WILDFIRE, a film that never deviates from the characters at the core of this drama. Jim Ross reviews at TIFF 2020.
New Order (Nuevo Orden)
Michel Franco loses some of the grander points of NEW ORDER in a nihilistic spray of blood and green paint. Jim Ross reviews from TIFF 2020.
Concrete Cowboy
CONCRETE COWBOY puts a unique gloss on what could have been a tired narrative. Jim Ross reviews from TIFF 2020.
One Night in Miami
Regina King’s subtle touch allows a single evening to reflect on the perception and symbolism of the achievements of four US icons and their relevance to today. Jim Ross reviews at TIFF 2020.