‘Nosferatu’ Review
Robert Eggers’s latest film takes a familiar narrative and imbues it with terrifying imagery and unparalleled immersion.
‘The End’ Review
Joshua Oppenheimer’s debut narrative feature is a baffling mix of genres that still manages to reflect the evils of humankind.
‘Gladiator II’ review
Ridley Scott returns to one of his most prolific films with a sword-and-sandals epic that is both satisfying and disappointing.
‘Conclave’ Review
Edward Berger's papal thriller turns an otherwise sterile screenplay into a lavish and focused commentary on the current political landscape.
‘Blink’ Review
Daniel Roher and Edmund Stenson’s documentary on a congenital condition that takes a family across the world is a heartwarming and slight experience.
VIFF 2024: ‘Universal Language’ Review
Matthew Rankin's sophomore feature is an imaginative and heartfelt celebration of human connection in a fictionalized Canada.
VIFF 2024: ‘Anora’ Review
Sean Baker's latest film is an exciting and tense whirlwind romance, led by a tremendous performance and infectious energy.
VIFF 2024: ‘Matt and Mara’ Review
Kazik Radwanski's latest film is a richly textured analysis of creative people wrestling with modern-day anxieties.
‘The Substance’ Review
Coralie Fargeat's sophomore feature is a maximalist body horror masterpiece that is both unflinching in its extremes and remarkably assured in its direction.
VIFF 2024: ‘Ari’s Theme’ | ‘The Chef & The Daruma’ | ‘Inay (Mama)’
A collection of reviews from the 43rd edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival for Ari's Theme, The Chef & The Daruma, and Inay (Mama).
‘The Front Room’ Review
Max and Sam Eggers' feature directorial debut pits an expectant mother against her mother-in-law while trying to balance unsettling actions with non-stop comedy.
‘Rebel Ridge’ Review
Jeremy Saulnier's latest film confronts corruption and injustice through the determination of its formidable protagonist.