The Survivor (2021) Early Review (TIFF ’21) Written By Alex Humber
The story of Harry Haft is one of misery and achievement. A Jewish boxer, Harry was forced to box fellow prisoners in a concentration camp in order to survive. Haunted by his past, Harry uses his skills to attempt to find his lost love. Barry Levinson, of Rain Man, helms the directors’ chair for The Survivor. The movie […]
Dear Evan Hansen (2021) Review: It’s Fine (Written by Mel Turnage)
Everyone and their mother has been buzzing about how bad the new movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen is. I’m here to tell you that it’s not the worst movie ever made, nor is it particularly good. It’s a perfectly mediocre movie musical that is saved primarily by its cast, particularly Ben Platt, who despite […]
Kicking Blood (TIFF 2021) Review – A Refreshing Vampiric Allegory (Written By Anna Miller)
Kicking Blood is the newest vampiric horror comedy from director Blaine Thurier which just premiered at TIFF 2021. The film stars Alanna Bale as Anna, an apathetic vampire generally unimpressed with humans and the monotony of her own immortality. Luke Bilyk stars as Robbie, a severe alcoholic who has recently hit rock bottom, as well […]
The Humans (2021) (TIFF ’21) Early Review – Written by Hussain Alokaily
The Humans is a new A24 movie directed by playwright Steven Karam and stars Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, Amy Schumer, and June Squibb. It revolves around a pre-war duplex in downtown Manhattan as it follows the course of an evening in which the Blake family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving. As darkness […]
Spencer (2021) TIFF 2021 Early Review – A Bold Biopic (Written by Hussain Alokaily)
Spencer is the new movie based on Princess Diana that’s directed by Pablo Larraín and stars Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, Jack Farthing, and Sally Hawkins. The movie takes place in 1991 as The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, […]
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Early Review – One of the MCU’s best origin stories! (Written by Hussain Alokaily)
Note: This review will have ZERO spoilers regarding the plot and overall surprises in the film. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the second film in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe which is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Michelle Yeoh, Meng’er […]
The Green Knight (2021) Movie Review (Written By Jaeden Noel)
It feels nice to see a slew of A24 films hit theatres & homes again. Recently, Zola was the first in quite some time to get that full treatment. However this time around, David Lowery’s The Green Knight will be filling those socially distanced seats and it’s totally worth the ride. The Green Knight stars […]
Jungle Cruise (2021) Early Review – A Fun Adventure (Written By Hussain Alokaily)
Jungle Cruise is the new movie directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, Edgar Ramírez, and Paul Giamatti. The film revolves around Dr. Lily Houghton as she enlists the help of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they […]
Pig (2021) Review (Written by Alex Humber)
A truffle hunters must face his past as he goes on a search for his beloved pig that was stolen from him. Pig (2021) stars Nicholas Cage as Rob, a truffle hunter. He is a lonesome man who cares for his oinking companion. Secluded in the woods and soon moving to the city, it gives […]
See For Me (2021) Tribeca Review – (Written by Alex Humber)
When a blind girl house sits for a wealthy family, a group of thieves break in, and with her missing one of her senses, she uses the aid of an App to help see for her. See For Me premiered at Tribeca 2021, and while viewing conditions were not ideal, watching this at home felt […]