Ken Loach’s The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a visceral, unflinching portrait of Ireland’s turmoil, blending raw emotion with didactic, fiery conviction.
Narnia dazzles with visuals and Tilda Swinton’s icy brilliance, but hollow battles, stiff performances, and CGI gloss dampen its magical potential.
A claustrophobic and intense school-set chamber drama by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, winner of the Camera d’Or at Cannes and Norway’s Oscar entry. When an “incident” between two children exposes the parents’ secrets.
The Blair Witch Project redefined horror with raw authenticity, primal fear, and blurred reality, leaving a haunting legacy 25 years after its groundbreaking debut.
Nagisa Oshima’s Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence explores war, honor, and repressed desire through complex relationships and cultural conflict.
Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door falters in English, weighed down by stilted dialogue and missing the vibrant soul of his Spanish films, despite its visual beauty.
In the Mood for Love reveals love’s fleeting essence, poised between longing and restraint, inviting viewers to experience a romance suspended in fragile moments.
Fifty-six years ago, on December 12, 2001: A Space Odyssey was released.
Ghostbusters is uneven: Bill Murray’s sly humor shines, but weak direction, rigid visuals, and a flat script undermine the film’s potential despite a solid cast.
Ghostbusters II is funnier, lighter, and more relaxed than the first. Bill Murray shines, jokes land effortlessly, and the film delivers feel-good vibes.
Eastwood’s Juror #2 confronts truth, justice, and individualism, closing with a profound moral dilemma. If it’s his last film, it’s a perfect farewell.
In the 1950s, two teenagers blur fantasy and reality in an obsessive bond, culminating in the murder of one of their mothers. An enigmatic and visionary film.
A sincere and honest film with its audience, confirming the director’s personal and insightful cinematic vision. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Venice 81.
Sounder is a moving film about Black resilience, blending emotional depth and modern consciousness to transcend its genre with powerful performances and direction.
The Bibi Files reveals Netanyahu’s corruption and its ties to the Gaza war, screened in Toronto despite being banned in Israel due to privacy laws.
The Last Temptation is a highly creative and liberal interpretation of the Gospels, portraying a Jesus who is insecure, fearful, conflicted, and who preaches love but also needs to be loved.
Je vous salue, Marie explores the tension between soul and body, transcendence and immanence, as Godard reinterprets the Virgin Mary’s story with a modern lens.
Mungiu’s film is disturbing and shocking, but it evokes pity and calls for compassion: it asks the viewer to stay close to the protagonists and consider their pain.
Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” reflects on death and storytelling through two estranged friends, blending visual beauty, fiction, and existential inquiry.
Maria by Larraín deconstructs Callas and Jolie, blending reality with art in a haunting study of stardom, featuring a captivating performance by Jolie.
Joker: Folie à deux is a daring sequel that defies expectations, blending humanity with madness. Todd Phillips crafts a moving, explosive film that redefines the Joker legend.
Guadagnino’s Queer is a bold yet imperfect attempt to visualize Burroughs’ intricate narrative. The film reflects on desire and self but occasionally falters.
Thirty-six years later, Burton’s mischievous spirit opens Venice 81. Kaleidoscopic, irreverent, a transversal gothic, always illuminated, suspended between thrill and fairy tale. A gaze towards the present.
The new adaptation of James O’Barr’s comic seeks to break free from the cult status of the Brandon Lee film but is little more than formulaic and often derivative. With Bill Skarsgård and a few flashes of inspiration.
Les Indésirables portrays the harsh realities of life in a Parisian banlieue, where death, political corruption, and social unrest intertwine.
Andrzej Żuławski’s “On the Silver Globe” is a censored, unfinished sci-fi epic that explores power and idolatry with visionary intensity and haunting visuals.
A noir-thriller set in post-war Vienna, “The Third Man” explores the complexities of friendship and betrayal. Orson Welles’ Harry Lime captivates with his cynical charm.
Kore-eda’s Monster explores shifting perspectives, unveiling complex truths about childhood, sexuality, and relationships, though it lacks the impact of his best works.
Trap is a dual-layered thriller that challenges the audience’s perception of reality. Shyamalan crafts a claustrophobic narrative where appearances deceive.
The seventh chapter in the saga centered on the conflict between humans and xenomorph aliens, Alien: Romulus by Fede Alvarez follows the familiar formula, delivers decent action sequences, and targets a teenage audience.
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