Michael Stuhlbarg

Shirley Review: The Fame and Infamy of Shirley Jackson

Writing is a cerebral process that does not lend itself easily to the screen. From The Shining to Adaptation to Delirious, the cinematic history of showing writers honing their craft is a rocky road. Shirley aims to expose us to bits of Shirley Jackson’s creative process, but much like the character herself, we never get […]

Parental Guidance MCU Rewatch: Doctor Strange

Critic Jenny Bullough pledged to embark upon an epic MCU rewatch with her family before they see Avengers: Endgame – and answer the all-important question: should you watch these with your kids? By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth it's Doctor Strange!

TIFF 2016: Arrival Review

Denis Villeneuve's Arrival is quite simply one of the most extraordinary, affecting, and eye-opening films of the year.

Trumbo Review

Can Trumbo rise above its award baiting, self-congratulatory Hollywood biopic trappings?

Steve Jobs Review

Steve Jobs must face ghosts from his past on the eve of three historical product launches in Danny Boyle and Aaron Sorkin's Dickensian take on this modern mythological character.

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.