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TIFF 2022: Holy Spider Review

by Pat Mullen | September 8, 2022

Ali Abbasi's Holy Spider is a gripping true crime drama fuelled by an excellent turn by Cannes Best Actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi.

Cannes 2022 Holy Spider Review

Cannes 2022: Holy Spider Review

by Jason Gorber | May 23, 2022

Ali Abassi follows up his indie hit BORDER with this serial killer drama that looks at the rot in his native Iran.

film

Wolf Man Review: The Reboot Starts Promisingly, Ends With a Whimper

Leigh Whannell's latest addition to the Universal Monsters universe, Wolf Man, starts strong, but ends with a whimper.
TV

Remembering David Lynch: 1946-2025

David Lynch has died. Like any person who lived the hell out of his years on Earth, his death is the least notable thing about him.
music

Piece by Piece: TIFF 2024 Review

Morgan Neville’s Piece by Piece delivers a visually stunning look at Pharrell Williams’ legendary life and career.
podcasts

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 294: Best Films of the Decade So Far Part 2

On Part Two of the Best Films of the Decade So Far Contra Zoom Pod reveals the top 25 films from the last five years with plenty of help from friends of the show!