Ever since Ian Holm’s Ash oozed milky white blood all over the floor of the USCSS Nostromo, androids have been an integral part of the Alien franchise. Now FX’s Alien: Earth, the first TV series in the hallowed IP, has upped the ante in a major way. The eight-episode Noah
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This year at TIFF, my fourth time attending in person and my fifth time covering the festival, I decided to set aside almost all of the mainstream and major high-profile auteur releases and concentrate on more films by up-and-coming artists. I did this not only because I think that the
RABBIT TRAP Gets Lost in the Post-A24 Fairy Realm
Rabbit Trap is a visually satisfying film with a some interesting elements to play with and no propulsion whatsoever. Starring Rosy McEwen and Dev Patel as an experimental noise musician and her sound designer husband, first-timer Bryn Chainey weaves Welsh folktales, ‘70s-period touches, and light psychedelia into a story about
Sneakers Remains Robert Redford’s Most Underrated Performance
With news of his death at the age of 89, Robert Redford will be remembered as a beloved actor from the New Hollywood era. While obituaries will be correct in discussing his stunning screen presence, commitment to interesting roles, and contributions to independent cinema, they may overlook a surprising and
Orchid: A Discomforting Debut
Sometimes, nothing is as scary as being the object of someone’s desire. It can be uncomfortable, objectifying, and perhaps even dangerous. In Jacque Rabie’s debut feature Orchid, we witness what can happen when that infatuation is taken too far, and when a third person is added to the mix. As