In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
TV Review - Trainwreck: Woodstock ‘99
After the rise of, among other things, the #MeToo movement, this event fits into another, darker timeline. It’s within this context that the Netflix Original documentary, Trainwreck: Woodstock ‘99 strives to situate itself.
Film Review - Blaze
Unique challenges face us all in trying to achieve self-discovery, but for Blaze it’s a little more tumultuous than what you’d expect.
MIFF 2022 Film Review - Vortex
Standing at the very peak of Noé's filmography with an uncharacteristically mature handling of its subject matter, Vortex is a haunting reminder of the ephemeral nature of life, and a touching ode to the memories that accumulate over the course of one.
MIFF 2022 Film Review - Decision to Leave
While Decision to Leave might not be Park Chan-wook’s best, it is still an original mystery by a world-class artist at the top of his game.
MIFF 2022 Film Review - Funny Pages
Funny Pages screams new-age Funny People to me – and that’s a big compliment in my books.
Music Review - RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé
Music about feeling yourself in spite of any hater, where dance tracks and love songs fly high and hit hard, never faltering on the landing.
Film Review - Nope
Much like Jordan Peele’s first two instalments, Get Out and Us, his new flying-saucer-mystery Nope is anything but predictable.
MIFF 2022 Short Film Review - Horse Brothers
A weirdo nightmare comedy going at exactly 2 horsepower (because it features two horses).
MIFF 2022 Short Film Review - Creature
This short goes for more of a sensory experience than a straightforward story.
MIFF 2022 Short Film Review - Sushi Noh
You’ll likely not want to eat sushi again (or at least not for a while) after watching this.
Live Performance Review - The Marvellous Life of Carlo Gatti
Gripping through its lack of elaboration and enhanced by its creative solutions to keep the show afloat and on track, this one is great for a night of new experiences and audience participation.
Film Review - Bullet Train
Looking at the poster for Bullet Train is a testament to the sheer amount of content and attention to detail that you’re going to find when you sit down for this one, which you should do at your earliest convenience.
Film Review - PREY
Largely free of overt fan service or nostalgia-baiting, Prey is the rare modern prequel that dares to use its framework to propel the series in new directions, widening the universe without overcrowding it with familiar characters or obnoxiously hinting at an immediate sequel.
MIFF 2022 Film Review - Something in the Dirt
Something in the Dirt offers up a bounty of intriguing morsels, and to witness filmmakers attempt so much with so little is inspiring in its own right.
MIFF 2022 Film Review - Lynch/Oz
This is a film for anyone that has ever wanted to look behind the curtain, and find out how the wizard’s magic machine might work.
Film Review - Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Above all else, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is a film with lots of heart, which can be quite refreshing amidst a sea of blockbusters, CGI and big sound design.
MIFF 2022 Film Review - The United States of America
Well, this one will do well at parties, presentations or generally just any television that entertains the passive attention of passers-by. The United States of America is certainly not what I expected, although it is exactly what the title promises.