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TIFF Movie Review: The End We Start From

Based off of the novel by Megan Hunter, THE END WE START FROM is another movie I have been anxiously awaiting and following since its production phase. As a huge fan of Jodie Comer's work, I knew to anticipate a tour de force in acting but nothing could have prepared me for her turn in… Continue reading TIFF Movie Review: The End We Start From

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TIFF Movie Review: Lee

No surprise, my most anticipated film of the year (and at TIFF) is Kate Winslet's epic WWII drama LEE. A passion project that Winslet has been developing for the last 8+ years, LEE is a stirring, emotional tribute to Lee Miller, an unsung legend in journalism whose work preserved an important era in history. Miller… Continue reading TIFF Movie Review: Lee

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TIFF Movie Review: Woman of the Hour

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, WOMAN OF THE HOUR, is a phenomenal depiction of the infamous and shocking true crime story of serial killer Rodney Alcala's 1978 appearance on The Dating Game. But more than that, Kendrick uses the story as a backdrop to explore the enduring struggles faced by women, such as not being believed… Continue reading TIFF Movie Review: Woman of the Hour

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My Most Anticipated Movies at TIFF 2023!

I am so excited that I am once again attending the Toronto International Film Festival! It is one of my favorite festivals, not only because it is the precursor for awards season, but because many of my most anticipated movies each year premiere here. It is exhilarating to be in those audiences that are seeing… Continue reading My Most Anticipated Movies at TIFF 2023!

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Movie Review: The Deepest Breath

I love when movies illuminate a topic I have never really thought deeply about before, and that is exactly what Netflix's incredible new documentary THE DEEPEST BREATH does. Directed by Laura McGann, this film focuses on the treacherous sport of free diving, which is considered the second most dangerous sport (after base jumping). As a… Continue reading Movie Review: The Deepest Breath

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Is Ilsa Faust Really Dead in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning?

If the title of this article didn't already warn you, there are major spoilers ahead as I try to answer the biggest question coming out of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE DEAD RECKONING PART I... is Ilsa Faust really dead? Please read at your own discretion. I was not planning to write anything about MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING… Continue reading Is Ilsa Faust Really Dead in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning?

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Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

The first three things I associate with an Indiana Jones movie are the best stunt work in Hollywood, kick-ass opening sequences, and of course the whip/fedora combo. I am happy to report that all of these key elements are showcased in DIAL OF DESTINY, which brings Indy's adventures back into my good graces. Because let's… Continue reading Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny