Toy Gun Bandit Review: TIFF 2026
A teenage prank turns into a real-life bank robbery in Toy Gun Bandit , a riotous, fast-paced Quebec coming-of-age film at TIFF 2026
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Paper Tiger Review: Cannes 2026
James Gray's Paper Tiger is a frustrating film. On one hand, it has several spectacular scenes, great performances, and a tense atmosphere. But on the other, it is a collage of better crime thrillers stitched together without ever carving out its own identity.
The Bride! Review: Gothic Horror Meets Gangster Mayhem
Jessie Buckley delivers another ferocious performance in The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal's audacious reimagining of the Frankenstein myth.
The Perfect Neighbor Review: A Disturbing Body-Cam Doc
The Perfect Neighbor speaks for itself. It speaks volumes about American sensibilities, communities, and laws.
The Thursday Murder Club Review: Big Stars, Weak Mystery
Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club brings Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley & Pierce Brosnan together for a cozy whodunit, but even an A-list cast can't solve the mystery of a lifeless script.
The Waterfront Season One Review: Great Cast, Hack Plot
The Waterfront is all about appearances, and unfortunately, for the most part, what you see is what you get.
Sovereign Review: Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay Are “Free”
Offerman possesses a conspiratorial air no matter what he does, and that, paired with ideology at odds with reality, spells storm clouds in Sovereign .
Straw Review: Tyler Perry’s Psycho Action Drama Is a Downer
Tyler Perry's latest outing Straw is a tragedy, rather than comedy, of errors. Taraji P. Henson does her best for her daughter with the little she has, and it's not enough.
I, the Executioner: TIFF 2024 Review
I, the Executioner, a worthy successor to Veteran, upping the ante with more intense action sequences and a darker tone.
Metro Morning: Kill
Our Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber stops by CBC's Metro Morning to talk up adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride Kill , which may be the action-er of the summer.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Review: The Iconic Franchise Comes to Canada
Dick Wolf's television institution goes up north with Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a new installment that fits comfortably into the franchise's signature mold.
Sight Unseen Review: New Canadian Detective Show Has A Unique Hook
The new CTV Original follows Tess, a visually-impaired detective who must rely on Sunny, a remote seeing eye partner.
True Detective: Night Country Review: An Atmospheric Mystery Worth Watching
The latest season of True Detective, subtitled Night Country, showcases how crime is unique to its environment in more ways than one.
Who’s Yer Father Trailer and Poster Premiere
Check out the new trailer and poster for the Canadian comedy Who's Yer Father . Coming to theatres soon.
TIFF 2023: The Reeds Review
Cemil Ağacıkoğlu's The Reeds transports viewers to a stunning Anatolian village in this slow burn story of oppression and rebellion.
