reviews
‘Conclave’ and ‘Heretic’: Saints and sinners
November 15, 2024The two films do not hesitate to paint starkly dramatic views illustrating how original moralism has lost its moorings.
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More documentaries from the Toronto International Film Festival
November 14, 2024Here are some more recommendations from this year’s Docs Program at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Mike Leigh sings the British Black blues in ‘Hard Truths’
November 12, 2024Hard Truths is no comedy, indeed far from it. Released by Bleecker Street, this film really couldn’t be much bleaker.
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Toronto International Film Festival 2024: Documentaries, Part 1
November 8, 2024The Docs Program at the Toronto International Film Festival is always the most politically rewarding section of the Festival.
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‘Menotti Radio Hour’ sets two American operas in a broadcast studio
November 1, 2024It’s not a totally original idea: see The 1940’s Radio Hour.
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