‘Jojo Rabbit’ goes to some very dark places for its laughs
Director Taika Waititi’s self-described “anti-hate satire” blossoms into a big-hearted black comedy with the thorniest possible subject at its center.
Reviews
‘Dolemite Is My Name’: Eddie Murphy is officially back
As ’70s cult comedian Rudy Ray Moore, Murphy is on his game in a way we haven’t seen since two decades ago, in his dual…
‘Joker’ review: A horrifying, artful deep dive into a violent maniac’s head
The aim of the Joker has always been to sow chaos and panic in the citizens of Gotham City. In this, Todd Phillips’ origin story…
James Franco seems in love with himself in ‘Zeroville’
James Franco’s new movie “Zeroville” is set in the era following “Once Upon a Time in . . . Hollywood” — it begins with a reference to…
Toronto Film Festival 2019: Nicolas Cage turns it up to 11 in ‘Color Out of Space’
Nicolas Cage is having a moment – although, arguably, he’s been having a moment his entire bonkers career.
Toronto Film Festival 2019: ‘Seberg’ a missed opportunity to honor an iconic actress
The intriguing story behind “Seberg” and the reliable talent of its lead actress, Kristen Stewart, promise greatness. But this biopic squanders both.
Toronto Film Festival 2019: ‘How To Build a Girl’ is a dose of reality
Something rang awfully familiar to this film critic in “How To Build a Girl,” the story of an enthusiastic but inexperienced female writer trying to…
Toronto film festival 2019: ‘Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator’ movie review
Looks like Bikram yoga may not be hot for much longer.
‘Judy’ review: Renée Zellweger delivers gut-wrenching portrayal of Garland
You may never be able to comfortably watch “The Wizard of Oz” again after “Judy” gets its hooks in you.
Toronto Film Festival 2019: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ movie review
TORONTO — I think I preferred this movie when it was called “Speed Racer” and directed by the Wachowskis. At least there were psychedelic colors…