NEW Review
November 19th, 2024
Directed by John M. Chu
Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Keala Settle, Peter Dinklage
“Grande marries technical precision with emotional depth from her playful "Popular" to the emotionally charged duets with Erivo, showcasing why her casting wasn't just a commercial move but an inspired one.”
—Kevin Ward
NEW Review
November 11th, 2024
Directed by Ridley Scott
Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Derek Jacobi
“Scott's signature opulence and grandeur permeate every aspect of the film…Even the opening credits sequence, a rarity in modern blockbusters, feels like an operatic overture…[and] underscores Scott's commitment to delivering a true cinematic experience”
—Kevin Ward
NEW Review
November 10th, 2024
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Chris Messina, J.K. Simmons
“…at times pushing too hard to steer us in a specific direction. Still, it's a film that invites introspection, urging viewers to reflect not only on the characters' choices but on their own capacity for fairness in the face of complexity.”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Review
October 31st, 2024
Directed by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East
“religious horror, offering a twisted, dialogue-driven thriller that had me hanging on every word”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Review
October 23rd, 2024
Directed by Kelly Marcel
Starring Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham
“…undeniably silly and unexpectedly charming. If you can embrace the lack of narrative coherence and revel in its wacky tone, it's a surprisingly satisfying experience with a core of genuine emotion.”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Review
October 16th, 2024
Directed by Parker Finn
Starring Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage
“The film asks a lot of Naomi Scott, singing, dancing, screaming, crying... facial acting. She admirably rises to the challenge, carrying the film on her shoulders.”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Review
October 15th, 2024
Directed by Edward Berger
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati
“the film balances intrigue, tension, surprising humor, and a powerful message in its parting shot, solidifying it as one of the most memorable viewing experiences of the year. ”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Review
October 11th, 2024
Directed by Ali Abbasi
Starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, and Maria Bakalova
“...succeeds more as a character study than as a straightforward biopic. Its focus on the mentor-protégé relationship...shedding light on the culture that incubated the Trump we know today”
—Kevin Ward
VIFF Review
October 9th, 2024
Directed by Jason Reitman
Starring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cooper Hoffman, Dylan O'Brien, Cory Michael Smith, Lamorne Morris, Willem Dafoe, Ella Hunt, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun...
“...vibrant cast, exhilarating 16mm aesthetic, and inventive direction…a love letter to the unpredictable, exhilarating spirit of live television.”
—Kevin Ward
VIFF Review
October 6th, 2024
Directed by Marielle Heller
Starring Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy
“a fresh, often uncomfortable perspective on the pressures women face to conform to idealized images of motherhood”
—Kevin Ward
VIFF Review
September 26th, 2024
Directed by Aaron Schimberg
Starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson
“…a sly, ironic exploration of the masks we wear and the facades we build, with stellar performances that challenge our perceptions of identity and transformation.”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Review
August 14th, 2024
Directed by Austin Peters
Starring Elizabeth Banks, Lewis Pullman, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nathan Fillion, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
“one of her [Banks's] best performances. While it doesn't necessarily balance its tonal duality ... it's still a delightful ride.”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Review
July 9th, 2024
Directed by Greg Berlanti
Starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Jim Rash, Anna Garcia with Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson
“...conjures the romanticism of the space race that dared a nation to dream for the Moon but lacks any real romance between its stars.”
—Kevin Ward
Recent Festival Coverage
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