Venice 2025: 'The Sun Rises on Us All' Review

In The Sun Rises on Us All, Chinese filmmaker Cai Shangjun reunites two former lovers who haven't seen each other in years. The reason: He went to prison for a crime she committed. (He didn't want her to get punished, so he took the rap.) Now what do they mean to one another? My review is live at Screen International. 

Toronto 2025: 'Hamlet' Review

When Riz Ahmed's modern-day take on Hamlet premiered in Telluride, the reviews were mixed, even dismissive. I caught up with the film here in Toronto, and I actually quite dug it. I explain why over at Screen International. 

Nico - "These Days"

One of these days, I'll remember Jackson Browne wrote this song.

Toronto 2025: 'John Candy: I Like Me' Review

The 50th edition of the Toronto Film Festival opened with a documentary about a native son. For Screen International, I reviewed John Candy: I Like Me. 

Venice 2025: 'Notes of a True Criminal' Review

Ukrainian producer and filmmaker Alexander Rodnyansky has crafted a documentary about his country's long, hard road to independence. Combining footage he shot about 30 years ago with materials from others, as well as scenes of modern-day Ukraine in the midst of the Russian invasion, Notes of a True Criminal is a different sort of war movie. My review is here.

Venice 2025: 'Marc by Sofia' Review

Sofia Coppola has known fashion designer Marc Jacobs for more than 30 years. So, she decided to make a documentary about her friend. For Screen International, I reviewed Marc by Sofia. 

Venice 2025: 'The Smashing Machine' Review

For now anyway, the Safdie brothers aren't making movies together anymore. Both of them will have their own films out this year. First up is Benny, who just premiered the real-life sports drama The Smashing Machine at Venice. My review is here.