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Rachel West
Associate Editor / Senior Critic
Rachel West is a former senior producer for ET Canada and Cineplex with a B.A. (Honours) in Film Studies from Carleton University. She has interviewed everyone from Michael Fassbender to Miss Piggy and has reported live from TIFF, SXSW, Star Wars Celebration, Comic-Con, D23, CinemaCon, BAFTA Tea Party, the SAG Awards, and the Golden Globes, among other events. Her film writing and interviews have appeared in publications and outlets including Entertainment Tonight Canada, Global News, Shaw Connect, The National Post, Toronto Film Scene, Cineplex Magazine, CAA Magazine, Mondo Magazine, Discover Toronto, The Weather Network and more. Rachel’s hobbies include introducing herself to cats she meets on the street, travelling, quoting obscure lines from “The Simpsons” and posting all about it on Twitter. Rachel is a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA), Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) and has served on several film festival juries including the Rising Sun International Film Festival in Japan, the Tallgrass Film Festival and the ICFF Lavazza Inclucity Festival.Articles by Rachel West:
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August 27, 2021
Candyman Review: The Candyman (Sort Of) CanCandyman finally becomes the centre of his own story in Nia DaCosta’s take on the urban legend with a descent into madness from Yahya Abdul-Mateen II worthy of Rosemary’s Baby.
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July 22, 2021
Old Review: M. Night Shyamalan Takes A Beach VacationM. Night Shyamalan, the king of twists is (sorta) back with his latest effort, the existential suspense drama Old starring Gael Garcia Bernal.
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July 17, 2021
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Book Review: Quentin Tarantino’s History LessonWith his adaptation of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino has managed to impress and provide a deeper understanding of his own film and a look back at an era of change in Hollywood.
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July 14, 2021
Pig Review: Nicolas Cage Gives His Best Performance In YearsNicolas Cage is never predictable. In a year that has already seen him face off against animatronic killer mascots and embark on a bonkers Japanese odyssey comes one of his best and most moving performances in years.
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July 13, 2021
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain—A Must-Watch DocA must-see for any devotee of Bourdain, Roadrunner is a fitting tribute to a complex man. Though his story reaches a tragic conclusion, Roadrunner is a reminder of all he celebrated in life.
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July 7, 2021
Rock, Paper And Scissors Review: Grey Gardens Meets MiseryWith elements of Misery, Grey Gardens and Shrew’s Nest, this minimalist feature is a tightly wound chamber piece thanks to its trio of stars.
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June 2, 2021
Caveat Review: Unsettling Irish Horror Debut has PromiseAs the old adage goes, if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s where the new Shudder Original Caveat comes in.
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May 31, 2021
Spiral: From The Book Of Saw Review – A Few Missing ChaptersSeventeen years after we were first introduced to Jigsaw in Saw, Chris Rock brings the franchise back into the spotlight as a police crime thriller that disappointingly fails to live up to its full potential.
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May 28, 2021
Open Your Eyes Review: You’ve Seen This BeforeA film that takes far too long to get going and by the time a hint of originality shows up, it’s far too late.
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May 20, 2021
Here Are The Young Men Review: Not-So Promising Young MenAnya Taylor-Joy is a standout in an otherwise dull coming-of-age drama
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April 15, 2021
The Marksman Review: Liam Neeson Shows Off His Particular Set Of SkillsLiam Neeson finds a new way to use his particular set of skills in the new action-thriller The Marksman, directed by Robert Lorenz.
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April 11, 2021
Willy’s Wonderland Review: Nicolas Cage’s Wild RideNicolas Cage vs. demonic mascots. What more could you ask for?
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March 22, 2021
Flannery Review: Portrait Of A Complicated WomanAmerican Masters and PBS take a by-the-books look at the life and career of controversial Southern novelist Flannery O’Connor.
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March 22, 2021
SXSW 2021: Woodlands Dark And Days Bewitched: A History Of Folk Horror ReviewCanadian Kier-La Janisse’s Woodlands Dark And Days Bewitched: A History Of Folk Horror is a comprehensive and well-researched deep dive into a horror sub-genre filled with witches, voodoo, and wicker men. With a 193-minute running time, the documentary gives folk horror its due while keeping the themes presented moving at an engaging pace. Taking an academic […]
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