A good muse is hard to find. But luckily for movie lovers, some of the greatest actors and directors found mutual inspiration in each other, and produced some iconic art in the process. One might imagine that the right combination of premier talent would simplify the creative process, but this has not always been the […]
First Man Review
Damien Chazelle is just four films old, and he has already carved a niche for himself. First Man is a testament to the fact he is inching towards a bracket of great contemporary film-makers. Damien Chazelle’s previous three films have Jazz and obsessive, introverted lead protagonists, ready to go to any length to realise their […]
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The 15 Best Films at VIFF 2018
Now that the sun has set on the sensational 37th annual Vancouver International Film Festival (which ran from September 27th – October 12th, 2018), Taste of Cinema offers up our favorites from what was another bustling, exciting, and very impressive festival. As with previous years at VIFF, it was a very crowded field with so […]
Fugue – VIFF 2018 Review
Awash in the familiar blues and greys of Polish cinema, Agnieszka Smoczynska’s Fugue follows up her lyrical fantasy The Lure (2015), with no less attention to the complexities of feminine identity. When Alicja (Gabriela Muskala) seemingly returns from the bowels of the earth with no recollection of her past, it’s up to her family to […]
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The 10 Most Predictable Movie Endings of All Time
“I’ve seen too many movies,” is a phrase I utter on a regular basis. I usually say this when I’m watching a movie and I’m able to predict the rest of the movie. I can see all the little signs. I can feel what’s coming. I’ve just seen too many movies. Granted sometimes I’m surprised. I’ve […]
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All 40 Natalie Portman Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
From child star to super star, Natalie Portman has had a very interesting career. Getting a role at such a young age (and in such a non-friendly film like Léon: The Professional) does not always guarantee that you will have success for the rest of your life. However, Portman leaped into the Star Wars prequels […]