Adam Elliot on the “Chunky, Wonky” Memoir of a Snail
An interview with Memoir of a Snail director Adam Elliot about bringing his latest animated fable to life with offbeat dark humour and grace.
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Memoir of a Snail Review: One of the Best Films of 2024
The bittersweet tragicomedy Memoir of a Snail from Adam Elliot packs an unexpected emotional punch as not just one of the year’s best animated films, but one of the must-watch movies of the year.
Gladiator II Review: An Imperfect but Rousing Sequel
For all its minor faults, Ridley Scott's latest is worth the price of admission for A-game performances from Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and a scene-stealing Denzel Washington.
Heretic Review
Directing and writing duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods deliver one of the year’s most tense thrillers with the religious-themed horror Heretic, thanks to a creepy against-type performance by Hugh Grant.
A Real Pain Review: Punchably Cathartic
Jesse Eisenberg's buddy dramedy A Real Pain takes some warming up to, but eventually rewards with its consideration of generational trauma.
On Emilia Pérez, Vocals, and Visibility
Emilia Pérez stars Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez talk about finding their characters through raw vocals and dance.
Juror #2 Review: What’s the Verdict on Clint’s Latest?
Cry Macho didn't live up to the lofty standard of Eastwood's last film, but if Juror #2 is the end of his career, it is a noble one.
Dahomey Review
Mati Diop's Dahomey is an intimate and focused contemplation on culture and the far-reaching consequences of colonialism.
Emilia Pérez Review: A Musical Unlike Any You’ve Seen Before
Karla Sofía Gascón gives a star-is-born performance in Jacques Audiard's narco musical Emilia Pérez with Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez.
Here Review: American Cheese Never Ages
Here, the Forrest Gump reunion of Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Robert Zemeckis is an unfortunately mawkish affair.
Windsor Film Festival Marks 20 Years of Celebrating Canadian Film
Highlights at the 2024 Windsor International Film Festival, WIFF, included Canadian films Shepherds, Universal Language, and Sharp Corner.
Venom: The Last Dance Review: Once More, But With Less Feeling
Tom Hardy returns as one-man buddy duo in Venom: The Last Dance, the latest entry in the shockingly successful branch of the MCU.
Conclave Review
Ralph Fiennes gives a career-best performance in Edward Berger's Conclave, one of the best films of 2024.
Edward Berger on Directing Conclave and Embracing Doubt
An interview with Conclave director Edward Berger on directing Ralph Fiennes and embracing doubt in his Vatican-set thriller.
Smile 2 Review: Grin for the Win
Smile 2 is destined to be one of the films mentioned in the pantheon of sequels that outshine the original. It really is that good.
