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TIFF 2015 | ‘Room’ Is A Tense And Gripping Emotional Roller Coaster – Review
Based on Irish author Emma Donaghue’s best-selling novel of the same name (she also adapted the screenplay for the film), Room was by far my favourite film screened at TIFF this year. Coming off his independent film, Frank (which starred talented fellow Irishmen Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson), director Lenny Abrahamson was tasked with helping bring this iconic… Read more
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TIFF 2015 | ‘Spotlight’ Is A Difficult, But Necessary Must-Watch – Review
Spotlight, directed by Thomas McCarthy, is the true story that depicts the investigative news team at the Boston Globe as it uncovers the systemic ‘sweeping under the rug’ of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church (specifically the Archdiocese of Boston). The screenwriting of McCarthy and Josh Singer is key. It easily balances the research and interview… Read more
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TIFF 2015 | Chaos Makes The World Turn In ‘High-Rise’ – Review
Ben Wheatley directs a star-studded cast featuring Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Luke Evans, Sienna Miller and Elisabeth Moss in High-Rise. An adaptation of JG Ballard’s novel of the same name, the film takes place in 1975 London where young doctor Robert Laing (Tom Hiddleston) is intrigued by the lifestyle in a high-rise community that is away… Read more
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TIFF 2015 | ‘Demolition’ Explores the Complexities of Grief – Review
Jean-Marc Vallée (Dallas Buyers Club, Wild) tries to make it a perfect three-for-three in Gala Presentations at TIFF with the premiere of his latest film, Demolition – and I believe the Canadian director does just that. Known for bringing the best out of his actors, Vallée does no different with Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance as Davis Mitchell, who has… Read more
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TIFF 2015 | Natalie Portman Pours Her Soul Into ‘A Tale of Love and Darkness’ – Review
To kick off my attendance at TIFF, my opening night film was Natalie Portman’s feature directorial debut, based on Amos Oz’s autobiographical novel, A Tale of Love and Darkness. In its North American premiere, not only does the film serve as Portman’s directorial debut but the Oscar-winning actress also adapted the screenplay and stars in… Read more
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