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Wrath of Man Review: An Ultra-Violent, Bleak, Ultimately Nihilistic Actioner

by Mel Valentin | May 7, 2021

Wrath of Man delivers bleak, ultra-violent nihilism for our mid-pandemic times.

Censor still from Sundance 2021

Sundance 2021: Censor Review

by Rachel West | January 29, 2021

Sundance's opening Midnight pick leaves much to be desired in a film that fails to live up to its potential.

film

The Seed of the Sacred Fig Review

Master filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof returns with another rousingly political drama, this one following a family torn apart by a missing gun.
TV

Families Like Ours Review: A Speculative Displacement Story

Thomas Vinterberg's new CBC Gem series is a fresh and creative Danish take on a speculative apocalyptic narrative.
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!