How to Make a Killing review: Charisma overcomes its crimes
‘How to Make a Killing’ is the charming story of a man who murders his estranged relatives to reclaim his legacy.
Margaret Qualley
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Review: ‘Honey Don’t!’ might be too sexy
‘Honey Don’t!’ is a raunchy pulp detective story in which a woman’s death exposes a wider web of corruption and delinquency.
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Review: ‘The Substance’ impossibly tries to balance competing interests
‘The Substance’ takes body horror to new depths as a woman’s attempts to recapture her youth has disastrous results.
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TIFF ’24 Review: ‘The Substance’ holds a mirror up to beauty standards
‘The Substance’ is a body horror picture about an aging actress that goes to extreme measures to recapture her success.
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Review: ‘Kinds of Kindness’ has a unique appeal
‘Kinds of Kindness’ is a collection of three unusual tales that follow the interactions of peculiar characters in extraordinary situations.
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Review: ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a queer trip down a funny road
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a lesbian comedy in which two women unknowingly carry invaluable treasure on their cross-country adventure.
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Review: The West is fading in ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ (Includes first-hand account)
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has consistently expressed an enthusiasm for the golden age of Hollywood, spaghetti westerns, grindhouse cinema and fresh opportunities, particularly for actors stuck in a rut. A trailblazer in the ‘90s with his unique, stylish blend of violence and parallel storylines, he’s recently been afforded the opportunity to indulge his passions and revive these types of movies with his own flair. Currently in a phase focusing on Westerns, he’s gone back in time to examine a day in the life of a former TV cowboy and his faithful stuntman. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood is another variation for the director, though his signature style is still front-and-centre.
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Review: TIFF 2018: ‘Donnybrook’ is a dark journey through hell (Includes first-hand account)
Family is everything, whether it’s a blood bond or one you’ve created with people you care for and vice versa. Either way they may not always be good for each other, but everyone does their best at least some of the time. Providing the basic necessities is key and afforded by any means necessary, if that’s what it takes. Unfortunately, no matter how infinite love and support are, they don’t pay the bills or put food on the table. In Donnybrook, a father puts it all on the line to give his family a better life.
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Review: ‘The Nice Guys’ have a lot of charm (Includes first-hand account)
Contemporary attempts to revive or incorporate slapstick comedy into modern movies generally fail to capture the nuances of the classic genre that had its heyday more than half a century ago. Back then, they never felt the need to be crass – the humour was inherent in the script or dialogue and didn’t require any additional gimmicks. These narratives respected the intelligence of the audience enough not to pander to the lowest common denominator and trust they’d still be entertained. The Nice Guys demonstrates a magnificent understanding of this concept.
