It turns out that parenting is not easy. Moreover, becoming a parent to your own parents is not easy. This hardship was a common theme at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival.
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“While it does have its moments in some well put together fight scenes and occasional character moments, it constantly feels bogged down by a lack of stakes and some questionable one-liner jokes.”
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A lot of the vitriol for Klara and the Sun will likely be a bit more over the top than necessary…as a Sci-Fi tearjerker for the older kiddos and teenagers, it’s perfectly serviceable.
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“…however much you think you might know about Holmes’ legal situation or Fielder’s style cannot prepare you for the sheer magnitude of You Can See Everything.”
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Much of this week’s viewings have been a reminder of just how reactive horror can be.
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“Amazomania leaves us grappling with difficult questions about the ethics of making contact with uncontacted peoples, and the responsibility that comes with documenting their lives.”
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“Every shot seems so meticulously planned and the vibrancy of color in the world constantly comes through and just floors you.”
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“Bertil Nilsson’s Masc is a beautiful and natural approach to examining the world of this autistic young man trying to fit into a world that doesn’t seem to have a role for him.”
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“There’s nothing to extrapolate from The Social Reckoning that you either don’t already know or can’t find on a Wikipedia page, leaving me wondering what the point of this whole affair was.”
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“The movie portrays the good and the bad of people taking matters into their own hands, and how the rage you may feel can mean nothing when that’s all you have."
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“As a start to the marathon, this week has contained a rather excellent lineup!”
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Even though Digger doesn’t thematically gel as well as it needs to…Iñárritu is bold to address our culture’s lack of sincerity in such an elaborate manner.
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Showalter and writer Nick Antosca seem to be reaching for a Verhoeven-esque tone that really falls flat on its face the more you unpack it.
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“…for those who deeply appreciate the craftsmanship of great editing, production design, score, etc. there is a lot to love in Primetime.”
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It’s not just about TIFF 2026’s slate paling in comparison to TIFF 2025’s (plus NYFF’s juggernaut 2026 lineup); some unfortunate issues made 2026’s festival quite lackluster.
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It’s a big ask for an audience to go to the theater, wait nearly an hour for the snake to slither into the frame, only for it to occasionally do more than stare down its victims.
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While The Last Photograph attempts to be an intimate, grounded thriller about vengeance and redemption, its narrative emptiness leaves it dead on arrival.
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“The Man I Love…is one of the most prominent examples of [Ira Sachs] unique strength: Knowing what to leave out of his stories.”
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“[The Julia Set] manages to make its mathematics and human story equally uninteresting.”
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“Ha-Chan is no doubt one of the most interesting protagonists in the movies this year.”
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