film reviews
“Lady Bird”: The hidden injuries of class
December 14, 2017Greta Gerwig’s new film Lady Bird is a brilliant primer on how young people experience class and alienation in America.
Read moreRevolution and communism on the big screen: Report from Toronto
December 13, 2017There were several movies at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival dealing with progressive politics and history—documentaries, narratives, and even a couple of creative experimental approaches to the subject.
Read moreMy Mama Coco loved “Coco”
December 4, 2017“Coco” is the story of young Miguel’s adventure into the world of the dead, where he goes in search of his great-great-grandfather.
Read more“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”: Writing on the wall
November 30, 2017This film leaves us with the question of how we live together and what actions love and the pursuit of truth justify.
Read moreBlack film showcased at Toronto film fest
November 28, 2017One of the most provocative Canadian films at this year's TIFF was surely "Black Cop."
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