Cat Daddies Review: Paws-itive Purrspectives
An ode to fellas that love felines, the documentary Cat Daddies is a portrait of the men who can’t get enough of their kitty companions.
films by women
Huesera: The Bone Woman Review: The Horror Of Motherhood
The debut feature film from Mexican filmmaker Michelle Garza Cevera begs the question: what if it turns out that motherhood not only sucks but threatens to literally destroy you?
Till Review: Danielle Deadwyler Stuns in Traditional Biopic
Though not a wholly successful film, Till is worth the watch for Danielle Deadwyler’s performance who will likely be a factor in awards season.
Simple but Complicated: The Short Films of Sophy Romvari
Surveying the short films of Toronto's Sophy Romvari, from Norman Norman to Pumpkin Movie to Still Processing.
The Long Walk Review: A Philosophical Ghost Story
In her third feature film, Laos' Mattie Do—the country's only female filmmaker and only horror director—blends both genre and timelines into one philosophical ghost story in The Long Walk.
Marry Me Review: Say Yes To JLo
Truly refreshing—in more ways than one—Marry Me is an utterly charming movie that will win over even the most jaded of romance movie watchers.
TIFF 2021: Becoming Cousteau Review
In Becoming Cousteau, director Liz Garbus ably demonstrates what made the Captain of the Calypso one of the 20th century’s most inspirational ecological voices.
TIFF 2021: Beba Review
A real standout in this year’s TIFF Docs section, Rebeca Huntt’s Beba is a film that defies categorization.
TIFF 2021: Jagged Review
Canadian ‘90s grunge queen Alanis Morissette gets a deep dive into her career, rise to stardom and more in Jagged, a new HBO doc entry into Bill Simmons’ Music Box series.
TIFF 2021: Quickening Review
Writer/director Haya Waseem’s feature debut Quickening is an experience not soon to be forgotten.
TIFF 2021: Listening To Kenny G Review
Penny Lane’s film takes an oft-light-hearted look at Kenny G and his polarizing saxophone while asking the broader question of “what makes music good?”
Candyman Review: The Candyman (Sort Of) Can
Candyman 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.
SXSW 2021: The Lost Sons Review
The truth is stranger than fiction in Ursula Macfarlane's SXSW documentary The Lost Sons, a thrilling look at Paul Fronczak's quest for his true identity.
Lucky Review: An Edgy Feminist Slasher
Writer-star Brea Grant turns the everyday misogyny and sexism women face into a slasher horror in Lucky.
Sundance 2021: Censor Review
Sundance's opening Midnight pick leaves much to be desired in a film that fails to live up to its potential.
