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TIFF 2026: ‘Toy Gun Bandit’ & ‘Nobody’s Violence’
TIFF 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 9/11/26 TIFF 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 9/11/26

TIFF 2026: ‘Toy Gun Bandit’ & ‘Nobody’s Violence’

Rémi St-Michel’s sophomore feature, ‘Toy Gun Bandit,’ plays out like a Québécois version of ‘Good Time’, while Larissa Corriveau anchors iconic Canadian director Denis Côté’s aesthetically impressive latest film, ‘Nobody’s Violence.’

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TIFF 2026: ‘Dorothy’ Review
TIFF 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 9/11/26 TIFF 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 9/11/26

TIFF 2026: ‘Dorothy’ Review

Karthik Subbaraj’s latest feature sets its sights on a generation of men raised by popular culture and toxic masculinity.

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‘Tony’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 8/25/26 Film Review Christopher Cross 8/25/26

‘Tony’ Review

Matt Johnson’s latest feature is a beautifully crafted ode to the moments that bring clarity and realization to our lives.

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Fantasia 2026: ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ Review
Fantasia 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 8/5/26 Fantasia 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 8/5/26

Fantasia 2026: ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ Review

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s latest feature sees the prolific director taking on the jidaigeki film with careful precision and a moral center that resonates today.

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NYAFF 2026: ‘Fujiko’ Review
Film Review, NYAFF 2026 Christopher Cross 7/24/26 Film Review, NYAFF 2026 Christopher Cross 7/24/26

NYAFF 2026: ‘Fujiko’ Review

Taichi Kimura’s sophomore feature is an incisive condemnation of patriarchal values with an endearing protagonist fighting to raise her child alone.

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NYAFF 2026: ‘Gamer Girls’ Review
NYAFF 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 7/21/26 NYAFF 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 7/21/26

NYAFF 2026: ‘Gamer Girls’ Review

Sophie Yang and Veronica Bassetto’s feature debut has its heart in the right place, but falls short of the important conversation it’s trying to instigate.

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‘The Odyssey’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 7/18/26 Film Review Christopher Cross 7/18/26

‘The Odyssey’ Review

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem is a colossal achievement in adaptation and blockbuster filmmaking.

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‘Power Ballad’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 6/11/26 Film Review Christopher Cross 6/11/26

‘Power Ballad’ Review

John Carney’s latest film, ‘Power Ballad,’ tugs all the same heartstrings as his previous works while celebrating how artistic freedom yields soul-enriching works.

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Tribeca 2026: ‘Memorizu’ Review
Tribeca 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 6/8/26 Tribeca 2026, Film Review Christopher Cross 6/8/26

Tribeca 2026: ‘Memorizu’ Review

Miiku Sakanishi’s directorial debut is a quietly moving reflection on memory and the tools we use to capture it.

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‘Beast’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 5/8/26 Film Review Christopher Cross 5/8/26

‘Beast’ Review

Tyler Atkins' sophomore feature rests in well-worn territory and delivers underwhelming drama in a familiar action premise.

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‘Deep Water’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 5/1/26 Film Review Christopher Cross 5/1/26

‘Deep Water’ Review

Renny Harlin's latest film is a disaster movie injected with sharks that quickly dampens the conceit's promise.

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‘Mother Mary’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 4/29/26 Film Review Christopher Cross 4/29/26

‘Mother Mary’ Review

David Lowery’s latest supernatural-inflected drama is bolstered by its performances and technical merits that elevate an otherwise underwhelming metaphor-heavy screenplay.

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