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Jason Thai

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TIFF ’24: The Rule of Jenny Pen

TIFF ’24: The Rule of Jenny Pen

Sep 10, 2024

The Rule of Jenny Pen is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the fragility of power and the terror of vulnerability. Directed by James Ashcroft, the film centres on Judge Stefan Mortensen, once a commanding presence in the courtroom, whose life is turned...

God Bless Bitcoin: Changing the Ledger

God Bless Bitcoin: Changing the Ledger

Jul 23, 2024

God Bless Bitcoin is a deep dive into the innovative world of cryptocurrency, and specifically Bitcoin, and explores how this digital currency is challenging the old-school financial system and offering new opportunities for communities around the world. Directed by...

TJFF ’24: The Auction

TJFF ’24: The Auction

Jun 8, 2024

Directed by Pascal Bonitzer, Auction is a compelling drama that draws viewers into the high-stakes world of art auctions. The film centers on André Masson (Alex Lutz) a specialist auctioneer at the prestigious (and bougie) Scottie's auction house, who receives news...

Longing: Rebuilding What Was Lost

Longing: Rebuilding What Was Lost

Jun 7, 2024

Longing is a beautifully crafted film that delves deeply into themes of loss, redemption, and the intricate web of familial bonds. The story revolves around Daniel, a wealthy man in his 60s, whose solitary life takes an unexpected turn when a long-time ex-girlfriend...

Saw X: A Whole New Game

Saw X: A Whole New Game

Sep 29, 2023

By examining the moral nuance of its characters, Saw X not only revitalises the Saw franchise but also increases the depth of its narrative intricacy. In X, the franchise finally explores the mind of John Kramer, portraying the hopelessness and vulnerability of the...

TIFF ’23: Hell of a Summer

TIFF ’23: Hell of a Summer

Sep 17, 2023

In this slasher-comedy Hell of a Summer, which serves as Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk's directorial debut, a masked killer wreaks havoc at a summer camp. Just as the campers arrive, a slasher begins his spree, and they struggle to fight for their lives. Jason (Fred...

TIFF ’23: Working Class Goes to Hell

TIFF ’23: Working Class Goes to Hell

Sep 17, 2023

Working Class Goes to Hell follows a small-town union's struggle for justice after an industrial fire decimates a Balkan village, creating opposition as the owners evade responsibility. Ceca, the leader of the labor movement, is steadfast in her efforts, but the...

TIFF ’23: Chuck Chuck Baby

TIFF ’23: Chuck Chuck Baby

Sep 17, 2023

Chuck Chuck Baby follows Helen, a very quiet and reserved woman, and her struggles to make ends meet while sharing her home with an indifferent husband, his younger girlfriend, and a wailing infant. She looks after her elderly mother-in-law and finds solace in music...