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Movie Review (NYFF 2026): ‘The Loneliest Man in Town’ Shows the Power of Focused Soul

Director: Tizza Covi, Rainer FrimmelWriter: Tizza CoviStars: Alfred Blechinger, Al Cook, Alois Koch Synopsis: When blues musician Al Cook's memory-filled apartment faces demolition, an old dream emerges from his isolated life. Elton John sang it best...

Chasing The Gold: Will ‘Primetime’s’ Golden Performances Lead to Oscar Glory?

We’re just a week removed from the wide release of Lance Oppenheim’s feature debut, Primetime, which became A24’s third-best opening weekend of all time. The film’s success has brought a hefty dose...

Movie Review (TIFF 2026): ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Never Lets Up

Director: Martin McDonaghWriter: Martin McDonaghStars: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi Synopsis: CIA agents Chris and Lee face a trust-testing mission from Santiago to Easter Island during 1973 in Chile. Martin McDonagh is no stranger to...

Movie Review (NYFF 2026): ‘Behemoth!’ Turns A Complicated Life Into A Symphony

Director: Tony GilroyWriter: Tony GilroyStars: Pedro Pascal, Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Will Arnett Synopsis: Gifted cellist Alex Serian returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road. Music, which has been the constant, all-consuming...

Movie Review (NYFF 2026): ‘Bucking Fastard’ Blends Bliss With The Bizarre

Director: Werner HerzogWriter: Werner HerzogStars: Kate Mara, Rooney Mara, Orlando Bloom, Domhnall Gleeson Synopsis: Twin sisters Jean and Joan Holbrooke, in search of an imaginary land where true love is possible, start digging a tunnel...

Chasing the Gold: Handicapping Oscar Chances of ‘Digger’

Here we are, once again, at the intersection between Oscar prognostication and degenerate gambling.  Like I did with The Odyssey, I will be handicapping the Oscar chances of the much-derided effort of...

Movie Review (NYFF 2026): ‘Naza’ is the Most Essential Film You Will See This Year

Directors: Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor Synopsis: In secret conversations on the rooftops of Tel Aviv at night, the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza are revealed by the...

Movie Review (NYFF 2026): ‘The Drift’ is a Playful Rediscovery

Director: Paula DelsolWriter: Paula DelsolStars: Jacqueline Vandal, Lucien Barjon, André Nader Synopsis: A carefree young woman navigates romantic and sexual encounters with various men while seeking freedom and self-discovery in the sun-drenched landscape of southern...

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