Reel Reviews | The Friend
Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, and a charismatic Great Dane named Bing propel this wise and insightful
character drama called The Friend.
Reel Reviews | Unstoppable
Jharrel Jerome gives another outstanding performance amid a star-studded cast (including Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez) in this heartfelt sports drama about a college wrestler who dreams of going pro, Unstoppable.
Reel Reviews | The Return (TIFF ’24)
What happens when a legendary hero returns, not to glory, but to ruin? In The Return, Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche bring raw emotion and quiet intensity to a stripped-down retelling of The Odyssey, where time, loss, and love haunt every frame.
Reel Reviews | All of You (TIFF ’24)
A gently moving romance anchored by two strong performances, All of You blends sci-fi intrigue with very human regret and the quiet hope that it’s never too late to say what you feel.
Reel Reviews | Carnival Is Over
Regina and Valerio are a happy couple seeking a way out of their criminal family business, but their efforts only push them deeper into the pit they hoped to escape in Carnival Is Over.
Reel Reviews | The Fire Inside
Renowned cinematographer Rachel Morrison makes her feature directorial debut with a film about boxer Claressa Shields’ true-life ascent to the Olympics, The Fire Inside.
Reel Reviews | Hard Truths
In his 23rd film, British director Mike Leigh reunites with Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies) to create a challenging but ultimately compassionate look at modern family life.
Reel Reviews | The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
Anchored by a stunning performance from Temiloluwa Ami-Williams, the debut of Nigeria’s Agbajowo Collective, part thriller, part magical realism, is a riveting indictment of the unchecked development and forced evictions in Africa’s largest city.