As They Made Us Review
Mayim Bialik shows plenty of promise as a director here as she offers up an honest examination of how the scars of the past shape the bonds of the present.
Women in Film
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.
Sundance 2022: TikTok, Boom. Review
Sundance's TikTok, Boom. raises many pressing concerns about the power of TikTok and its lack of accountability.
Sundance 2022: Hatching Review
A wildly original and disturbing work, Hatching marks the arrival of Hanna Bergholm as a thrilling new voice in the horror genre.
TIFF 2021: Mlungu Wam (Good Madam) Review
Mlungu Wam (Good Madam) uses domestic servitude as a chilling entry point into lingering impact of the apartheid-era
Lorelei Review
Sabrina Doyle’s Lorelei overcomes its various rough patches thanks to Jena Malone and Pablo Schreiber’s strong performances.
Cowboys Review: Hitch this Ride
Steve Zahn stars in an unconventional family western.
Changing Reels Episode 75 – Point Break
Petula Neale returns to discuss Point Break with Courtney!
Rocks Review: An Honest and Raw Teen Drama
Rocks presents teenage life in an honest way rarely captured onscreen.
TIFF 2020: Underplayed Review
Stacey Lee’s Underplayed presents a sprawling and energetic portrait of a landscape in need of a change.
Changing Reels Episode 67 – Selah and the Spades
Film critic Andrew Robinson shares his thoughts on Selah and the Spades.
Changing Reels Episode 62 – Hustlers
Podcaster and film critic Petula Neale joins Courtney for Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers!
Hot Docs 2020: Dark City Beneath the Beat
TT the Artist's film is more than a love letter to her hometown, it is a celebratory declaration of the city's artistic culture.
Hot Docs 2020: Coded Bias
In her thought-provoking documentary, director Shalini Kantayya makes a good case for why we should not be so eager to embrace new technology.
