America needs Arrival. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Arrival begins on the day that (the latest) aliens appear over major cities around the world. Resting silently and still above the earth, these objects send the population into a moment of fear as everyone awaits what will happen next. When the military begins the process of communicating with… [Read More]
Colossal Undertaking – An Interview with director Nacho Vigalondo
When it finally receives its wide release, Colossal will surprise everyone. Given that it will most likely be marketed based on its supernatural elements, the film may seem like a simple monster mash-up. But don’t tell that to the film’s writer and director, Nacho Vigalondo. “It’s a mix,” he explains. “50% comes from my love… [Read More]
tiff16: JACKIE
Focusing on the week following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, JACKIE follows on the life of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis (Natalie Portman) as she is forced to simultaneously grapple with her husband’s death, the demands of her position and the eyes of the public. Framed around an interview with Jackie, the narrative form allows for… [Read More]
tiff16: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE + THE TENNESSEE KIDS
Okay, don’t judge me. The truth is that this film was nowhere near my radar for films this week at TIFF. Not at all. Although it was directed by Oscar winner Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs), the idea of spending money to see Timberlake sing his hits on the big screen simply wasn’t on my… [Read More]
tiff16: THE LEVELLING
Somerset, England. Trainee veterinarian Clover Catto (ELLIE KENDRICK, Game of Thrones) returns to the farm where she grew up after hearing news that her brother Harry has died—an apparent suicide. Finding the family home in ruins following recent floods that devastated the area, Clover is forced to confront her difficult father Aubrey – about the farm, the livestock… [Read More]
