More from Richard Lawson
‘Shelby Oaks’ Review: Part Found-Footage Horror, Part Mockumentary, Entirely Clunky
YouTuber Chris Stuckmann’s Neon-distributed debut feature revolves around a woman searching for her missing sister.
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‘The Twits’ Review: Netflix’s Animated Roald Dahl Adaptation Goes From Grossly Generic to Surprisingly Political
Margo Martindale and Natalie Portman are among the voice cast for this Phil Johnston-directed version of the beloved author’s ickiest book.
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Critic’s Notebook: Film’s Failure to Capture Online Life Has Never Been More Glaring
Current events continue to remind us that millions of young people are living much of their lives online. More movies should reflect that reality.
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‘One Battle After Another’ Review: Leonardo DiCaprio Leads Paul Thomas Anderson’s Bracingly Timely Wonder
Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall and Benicio Del Toro also star in the film about an ex-revolutionary group, aimed squarely and righteously at the nightmare politics of today.
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‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Review: Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie Go on a Generic Road Trip of the Soul in Kogonada’s Cloying Misfire
The 'Columbus' and 'After Yang' helmer directs a Black List screenplay in this film also featuring Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline.
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‘Easy’s Waltz’ Review: Vince Vaughn Sings the Hits in Nic Pizzolatto’s Agreeably Lo-Fi Vegas Drama
Al Pacino, Simon Rex and Kate Mara also drift through the 'True Detective' creator's feature directorial debut, bowing in TIFF.
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‘Eternity’ Review: Elizabeth Olsen Navigates a Postmortem Love Triangle in Pensive, Charming A24 Comedy
Miles Teller and Callum Turner also star in this glossy, mass-appeal rom-com, which premiered in Toronto before its planned November release.
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‘Sacrifice’ Review: Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy Go on a Confused Cult Quest in Romain Gavras’ Ambitious but Erratic Eat-the-Rich Thriller
Salma Hayek Pinault, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich and Charli xcx also appear in this film about a confrontation between celebrities and eco-terrorists at an environmental fundraiser.
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‘Fuze’ Review: Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James Headline David Mackenzie’s Savvy, Hunk-Filled Heist Thriller
Sam Worthington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw costar in the latest film from the ‘Hell or High Water’ director to premiere in Toronto.
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