TIFF Review: After Blue
You might think that westerns are an outdated genre. One which harks back to the likes of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper and Jimmy Stewart. A world of taciturn,…
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Tiff Review: The Other Tom
It is estimated that something like seven million children in the United States suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This behavioural and mental disorder, characterised by bouts of excessive…
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TIFF Review: Medusa
Since his victory in the elections at the beginning of 2019, President Jair Bolsonaro’s reign has been controversial, to say the least. Styling himself as a South American Donald Trump,…
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TIFF Review: The Rescue
Sometimes truth can be more unlikely than fiction. A true story can grip an audience much more than even the best thriller. A lot of this can be attributed to…
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TIFF Review: Zalava
Iran has a rich history of making some of the best cinema coming out of the Middle East, despite the numerous obstacles placed in the way of directors. It has…
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TIFF Review: You Are Not My Mother
Irish culture is awash with myths and legends. The lush green countryside of the Emerald Isle is fertile ground for all manner of magical and supernatural creatures. Fairies play a…
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TIFF Review: Fahra
At the end of World War I, the territory of Palestine was ceded by the Ottoman Empire and governed under British Mandate. For three decades colonial rule was characterised by…
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TIFF Review: Drunken Birds
Mexico is a troubled country. Rife with corruption, poverty and violence, often fuelled by drug cartels, it’s no surprise that many see the United States and Canada as a much…
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TIFF Review: Becoming Cousteau
We are born inquisitive. Childhood is one great exploration. The world around us seems infinite, exciting and scary. As we grow older, it gradually shrinks. This curiosity usually fades as…
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TIFF Review: Comala
We seem, as humans, to have an intrinsic desire to understand our roots. To know where we come from and to try and frame our existence in the context of…
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