Gotham Episode 1.19 Recap
"Beasts of Prey" uses superficial violence like a laugh-track.
Ex Machina Review
Ex Machina is a high concept film about genius, obsession, lust, love, and violence. It’s a sci-fi thriller in an Asimovian vein, delving deeply into notions of identity while remaining accessible and entertaining.
Home Entertainment: Sullivan’s Travels Criterion Review
The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray rerelease of Preston Sturges' classic comedy Sullivan's Travels is a must-have for any cinephile. Few comedies age so well while also maintaining a certain gravitas.
Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.1 Recap
Game of Thrones is back! Watch our video recap of season 5 episode 1 - "The Wars to Come" - with TV section contributors Elena and Peter!
The Young And Prodigious T.S. Spivet Review
The Young an Prodigious T.S. Spivet is a very pretty yet uneven film that most likely will not connect with a mass audience, but it has a good heart.
Danny Collins Review
Danny Collins has the makings of something terrific, but it doesn’t quite reach the heights to which it aspires.
The Dork Shelf Guide To Cinéfranco 2015
Your one-stop-shop for all our reviews of films playing at the 18th Cinéfranco Francophone International Film Festival, April 10-19 at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.
Cinéfranco 2015: Party Girl Review
The hilarious and heartbreaking Party Girl shows us an old cabaret worker who decides to settle in and get married with one of her favorite customers. The movie is a biographical story of director Samuel Theis’ mother, Angélique Litzenburger, the party girl, who plays herself. There are so many interesting themes and discussions in this […]
Cinéfranco 2015: Tokyo Fiancée Review
Tokyo Fiancée, based on a book by Amélie Nothomb, is a partially autobiographical film about her life as a 20 year old in Tokyo. The film tells the adorable yet realistic story of Amélie who, as a young Belgian woman obsessed with Japan, heads to Tokyo in hopes of establishing herself there. She begins teaching French to a young local […]
Cinéfranco 2015: In The Name of My Daughter Review
In the Name of My Daughter tells the real life story of the events leading to the disappearance of Agnès Le Roux, daughter of the rich casino owner Renée Le Roux during 70’s French Riviera. Legendary french actress Catherine Deneuve plays the mother Renée, but it’s Adèle Haenel (Agnès) who shines and gives an outstanding performance. […]
Daredevil Preview: What to expect from the Marvel-Netflix team up
Netflix's Daredevil is part startup business comedy, part law procedural, and part martial arts film. It's also a revelation.
Cut Bank Review
Cut Bank uses a cast, setting and story similar to some of the best work put out by the Coen brothers, but this ain't the Coen brothers.
Clouds of Sils Maria Review
Clouds of Sils Maria is a thought-provoking meta-fiction that challenges its audience to examine themes of power, aging, and attraction through the eyes of characters that escape the bounds of the presented narrative.
Drinking Quest Review
Jason Anarchy's hilarious tabletop drinking game is a great way to introduce newcomers to RPG conventions.
Home Entertainment: Invaders From Mars Review
Another overlooked film that Shout Factory has chosen to be the next cult classic is Tobe Hooper's 1986 Cannon-produced remake of Invaders From Mars. You probably haven't seen it yet, but you probably should.
