Hot Docs 2021: Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy Review
The road to recovery may be long, but Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy never loses faith in its subjects or their communities’ ability to rally around them.
Hot Docs 2021: Someone Like Me Review
An engaging examination of what it means to be free, Someone Like Me reminds us that no one should be forced to hide their true self.
Hot Docs 2021: A.rtificial I.mmortality Review
Ann Shin's A.rtificial I.mmortality ponders if our afterlife will be a digital one.
CUFF 2021: Laughter Review
Laughter's talented cast can't save the film from its own tedious philosophizing, resulting in a tiresome—at times, unpleasant—watch.
Hot Docs 2021: Subjects of Desire Review
Director Jennifer Holness' Subjects of Desire deftly deconstructs the complicated ways in which race and beauty have intertwined throughout history.
CUFF 2021: End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock Review
Strength, resistance, and powerful women permeate Shannon Kring’s moving and essential doc, End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock.
CUFF 2021: Itchy Fingers Review
While there are flashes of nuance and originality, anchored by Zachary Shultz’s captivating performance, Anna Nilles and Marco Jake's Itchy Fingers ends up muddled by its own cleverness.
CUFF 2021: Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez Review
Susan Stern’s rock n' roll portrait of her late husband, underground comix legend Spain Rodriguez, is unapologetic, tender, and ultimately, full of attitude.
CUFF 2021: Vicious Fun Review
Director Cody Calahan’s horror-comedy Vicious Fun is a brutally violent love letter to trash cinema from the ‘80s.
CUFF 2021: Riders of Justice Review
Anders Thomas Jensen’s visceral dramedy Riders of Justice tackles revenge, trauma, and family in a beautifully nuanced way.
Mortal Kombat Review: An Ultraviolent Blast from the Past
Mortal Kombat's electrifying fight sequences and iconic characters will thrill the series' long-time fans.
CUFF 2021: Together Together Review
Nikole Beckwith’s “kinda-sorta” rom-com Together Together is a paean to platonic love.
I Am Syd Stone Review: Out in the Spotlight
Has Canada finally produced a worthwhile web series?
CUFF 2021: The Last Matinee Review
The Last Matinee’s eerie throwback vibes will make Bava and Argento fans feel right at home.
Vanquish Review: Paycheck Roles for Morgan Freeman and Ruby Rose
RIP Morgan Freeman's career.
