BOOKENDS is one of those films that gets the benefit of the doubt thanks to two fantastic supporting performances from Academy Award winner, F. Murray Abraham, and THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL’s Caroline Aaron.…
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INOTTING HILL is a wistful, wishing it could be true, romantic classic.…
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XOLO could’ve been a “ruff” short, but it comes off like a “good boy” thanks to the production value and the adorableness of Skippy the dog.…
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CALIFORNIA SCENARIO captures the theme of generational trauma while feeling like a feature-film version of THIS IS US.…
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SELL YOUR HOUSE is a f*cking awesome documentary…
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MY TYPE is... my type of film.…
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ALI'S STORY is a gift to audience's ears.…
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At the time of writing this review, I’ve seen seventeen films at SBIFF, and ABRIL is easily the most accessible and best feature.…
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The advance screening of the indie horror film WHISTLE disappointed, lacking originality despite a promising cast. The common "magical totem" trope fails to differentiate it from other films, and character development, particularly regarding grief, feels superficial. While Dafne Keen shines, the screenplay’s mediocrity overshadows the talent. The film releases in February 2026.…
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