You Are Not My Mother – Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Review

by Jordan KingIrish writer-director Kate Dolan’s You Are Not My Mother, a Samhain chiller nestled within the framework of a sympathetically crafted story about mothers, daughters, and the monstrousness of mental illness’ ravaging effect on both the afflicted and their loved ones was one of TIFF 2021’s most surprising standouts. Dolan’s film begins with a portentous wide shot of a baby’s pram beneath the lamplight … Continue reading You Are Not My Mother – Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Review

The Many Saints of Newark – Review

by Chris Connor The Sopranos which ran for six seasons between 1999 and 2007 was a cultural phenomenon following the exploits of the titular family and its patriarch Tony Soprano who battles to maintain control of his crime empire while attending counselling sessions. The show upended many clichés from many crime films that came before it and made a star of its lead James Gandolfini.  Audiences … Continue reading The Many Saints of Newark – Review