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Jason Thai

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TIFF ’24: Riff Raff

TIFF ’24: Riff Raff

Sep 17, 2024

Riff Raff, directed by Dito Montiel, offers a darkly comedic exploration of family dynamics, loyalty, and the violent undercurrents that shape our lives. Starring Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Coolidge, and Bill Murray, the film presents a biting satire wrapped...

TIFF ’24: Daughter’s Daughter

TIFF ’24: Daughter’s Daughter

Sep 16, 2024

Huang Xi’s Daughter’s Daughter is a profound exploration of familial duty, personal redemption, and the ethical dilemmas posed by modern reproductive technologies. Sylvia Chang delivers a nuanced performance as Jin Aixia, a character navigating the complex...

TIFF ’24: Without Blood

TIFF ’24: Without Blood

Sep 16, 2024

Directed by Angelina Jolie, Without Blood is a potent exploration of the lasting scars left by war and vengeance. The film, based on Alessandro Baricco's novel, unfolds as a parable set in a rugged early 20th Century landscape. It tells the story of Nina (Salma Hayek...

TIFF ’24: Dead Mail

TIFF ’24: Dead Mail

Sep 16, 2024

Dead Mail, directed by Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy, is a standout retro-thriller that delves deep into the human psyche and the often overlooked aspects of technology and isolation. Set against the backdrop of the late 1970s, a period straddling the end of analog...

TIFF ’24: Dead Talents Society

TIFF ’24: Dead Talents Society

Sep 15, 2024

John Hsu’s Dead Talents Society is a gleefully dark, supernatural comedy that invites viewers into a whimsical afterlife where scaring the living is not just a hobby—it’s a necessity. The film follows a newly deceased teen (Gingle Wang) who, after a life of feeling...

TIFF ’24: The Wolves Always Come at Night

TIFF ’24: The Wolves Always Come at Night

Sep 15, 2024

The Wolves Always Come at Night, directed by Gabrielle Brady and featured at TIFF '24, is a poignant exploration of climate change’s effects on traditional lifestyles. The film masterfully combines documentary realism with narrative fiction to present a compelling...

TIFF ’24: Crocodile Tears

TIFF ’24: Crocodile Tears

Sep 14, 2024

Tumpal Tampubolon's Crocodile Tears is a gripping exploration of control, manipulation, and the complex dynamics of authoritarian parenting. Set against the stark, isolated backdrop of a crocodile farm in West Java, the film delves into the intricacies of a...

TIFF ’24: Can I Get a Witness?

TIFF ’24: Can I Get a Witness?

Sep 14, 2024

Directed by Ann Marie Fleming, Can I Get a Witness? is a striking environmental sci-fi film that delves into a dystopian future devastated by climate change and resource scarcity. Set in a world where resources are critically depleted, the film presents a society with...

TIFF ’24: Friendship

TIFF ’24: Friendship

Sep 13, 2024

Friendship, directed by Andrew DeYoung, is a darkly comedic exploration of human connection and obsession, featuring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in standout roles. The film delves into the life of Craig Waterman, a suburban dad whose desperate quest for camaraderie...