M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs: Alien Invasion or a Spiritual Purge? M. Night Shyamalan made his name on twist endings, and for many viewers his early films—most notably The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable—cemented him as the director of the unexpected reveal. Signs (2002) is often discussed in the same breath, but its twist—creatures apparently defeated by … Read more

HARD TRUTHS Film Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Shines Marianne Jean-Baptiste in HARD TRUTHS, Courtesy of Simon Mein Copyright Thin Man Films Ltd Hard Truths is the latest feature from veteran director Mike Leigh, a filmmaker whose work has long been valued for its naturalism and keen observation of ordinary lives. Leigh’s career includes distinctive films such … Read more

2007 was a remarkable year for cinema. Established auteurs like Paul Thomas Anderson, the Coen Brothers and David Fincher released some of their most respected work of the 21st century, and the year also saw a renewed interest in Westerns and strong international filmmaking. With so many excellent films released, a top-20 list would have … Read more

Sorry, Baby | A Conversation with Cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry Eva Victor appears in Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Mia Cioffi Henry. Sorry, Baby is the feature directorial debut of Eva Victor, a writer and performer known for work … Read more

Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the filmmaking duo best known for directing the 2011 comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love and serving as executive producers and directors on the NBC drama This Is Us, are reportedly in final negotiations to write and direct an untitled Warner Bros. and DC feature centered on two of the Batman universe’s … Read more

Alone in Berlin (2016) Director: Vincent Pérez Plot: Set in 1940, Berlin is under the iron grip of National Socialism, where any resistance is met with brutal repression. After their son is killed at the front, a middle-aged couple decide to take a stand, risking everything to fight for freedom. Cast: Emma Thompson, Brendan Gleeson, … Read more

Rogers and TIFF Strengthen Partnership with Multi-Year Deal January 21, 2025 | Press Release Courtesy of TIFF Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Rogers today announced a new three-year agreement that extends Rogers’ role as the Festival’s official Presenting Partner and sponsor of the TIFF People’s Choice Award through 2027. The expanded partnership builds on … Read more

The Joker Origins Movie: Todd Phillips Developing Standalone Film Warner Bros. and DC are reportedly exploring a fresh approach to their comic-book slate with a standalone origins film centered on one of Batman’s most infamous adversaries, the Joker. According to reports, director Todd Phillips—best known for The Hangover—has been tapped to develop and produce a … Read more

As regular readers will know, in my previous piece I was excited about the newly announced Dark Crystal prequel trailer and hoped it might spark a renewed appreciation for 1980s-style filmmaking. The response was warm and encouraging, so I thought I’d follow up with a closer look at five moments that, for me and many … Read more

The Last Republican is a Fair, Balanced Portrayal of Adam Kinzinger’s Final Days (Which is Why It’s Destined to Fail) The Last Republican | Adam Manery Released into a moment of intense political division, The Last Republican feels urgently relevant. Directed by Steve Pink, best known for comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine and Accepted, … Read more