The Housemaid – A Twist on the Soapy Thriller
Housemaid leans too much into the soapy entertainment part and doesn’t pull back the curtain to the heart of the story smoothly enough to pull off the magic trick that this cinematic adaption aimed to d
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TIFF ’25: The Testament of Ann Lee
Seyfried’s portrayal brings such a warmth to the character that, no matter how absurd you find some of her beliefs, you’re with her every step of the way.
TIFF ’25: The Testament of Ann Lee – What is Worship?
The Testament of Ann Lee tracks the epic immigrant journey of Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried), a...
Seven Veils: Egoyan’s ambitious operatic piece is bolstered by Seyfried
Every Veil hides scars. Written and directed by Atom Egoyan, Seven Veils tells the story of...
Seven Veils: Atom Egoyan Makes His Version Of “8 1/2” with SEVEN VEILS
By Robert Bellissimo Fellini’s “8 1/2” has inspired so many filmmakers, that...
TIFF ’23: Seven Veils
Amanda Seyfried stars in Atom Egoyan’s Seven Veils as Jeanine, a director who has been asked to...
The Dropout: Welcome to the Show
Looking back, you should probably be concerned if your company?s CEO idolizes Mark Zuckerberg....
A Mouthful of Air: Honest, Heartfelt and Hard to Watch
A Mouthful of Air is a very difficult watch. That’s not to say that it isn?t well...
7.07 Reviving History in MANK
Set in 1930s Hollywood, Mank tells the story of Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman), a screenwriter...
Mank: Nostalgia Never Felt So Relevant
MANK (2020) David Fincher’s MANK is a scathing social critique of 1930s Hollywood through...
First Reformed – A Pastor’s Dark Night of the Soul
Pastor Toller?s spiritual anguish, I think, is an exaggeration of a malaise that afflicts much of the church and society. It is not a lack of faith (either for Toller or the church at large). We become so overwhelmed by the griefs and pains of life that we feel paralyzed to address the deep needs of the world around us.
The Broken Church: 1on1 with Cedric the Entertainer (FIRST REFORMED)
First Reformed?tells the story of Toller (Ethan Hawke), a former military veteran and pastor of...
When Film Confronts Faith: 1on1 with Paul Schrader (FIRST REFORMED)
Written and directed by the legendary Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, The Last Temptation of Christ),...