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'The Secret Agent' Review: Wagner Moura Stuns in a Political Thriller Brimming with Grit, Humor, and Heart

'The Secret Agent' Review: Wagner Moura Stuns in a Political Thriller Brimming with Grit, Humor, and Heart

Premiering at NYFF 63, The Secret Agent is a bold and stylish political thriller from Bacurau director Kleber Mendonça Filho. Wagner Moura delivers a career-best performance in this fever-dream noir set in 1970s Brazil—brimming with paranoia, satire, and unforgettable double-crosses.

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'Frankenstein' Review: Guillermo del Toro Breathes Tragic, Terrifying Life into Mary Shelley's Masterwork

'Frankenstein' Review: Guillermo del Toro Breathes Tragic, Terrifying Life into Mary Shelley's Masterwork

Guillermo del Toro reimagines 'Frankenstein' as a grand gothic opera starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. With stunning visuals and heartbreaking emotion, it’s a haunting new classic.

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‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: Dwayne Johnson Delivers the Blows as a Tormented Fighter in Benny Safdie’s Gritty and Downbeat MMA Flick

‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: Dwayne Johnson Delivers the Blows as a Tormented Fighter in Benny Safdie’s Gritty and Downbeat MMA Flick

Dwayne Johnson gives his most vulnerable performance yet in The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie’s gritty solo debut about MMA legend Mark Kerr. Emily Blunt stuns as his chaotic partner in a film that blends bruising realism with emotional weight. A TIFF standout that trades knockouts for truth. This isn’t Rocky—it’s Raging Bull with opiates.

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‘Swiped’ Review: Lily James In A Hollow Hulu Biopic That Fails To Spark At Tiff World Premiere

‘Swiped’ Review: Lily James In A Hollow Hulu Biopic That Fails To Spark At Tiff World Premiere

Lily James stars in ‘Swiped,’ Hulu’s dramatized look at Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from Tinder to Bumble. Despite its style and solid performances, the film stumbles in its attempt to turn a startup saga into a meaningful empowerment story.

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‘Eternity’ Review: Olsen, Teller, and Turner Elevate A24’s Tender and Inventive Afterlife Romance

‘Eternity’ Review: Olsen, Teller, and Turner Elevate A24’s Tender and Inventive Afterlife Romance

Elizabeth Olsen stars alongside Miles Teller and Callum Turner in A24’s Eternity, a TIFF-premiered afterlife rom-com exploring love, memory, and legacy. Read The Cinema Group's full review of the original film directed by David Freyne.

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‘Eleanor the Great’ Review: June Squibb Leads a Poignant Tale of Reinvention in Scarlett Johansson’s First Feature

‘Eleanor the Great’ Review: June Squibb Leads a Poignant Tale of Reinvention in Scarlett Johansson’s First Feature

June Squibb stars in Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut — a tender, gently comedic story of reinvention, intergenerational friendship, and the unexpected ways we find meaning in grief, community, and personal growth late in life.

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‘Christy’ Review: Sydney Sweeney Lands a Knockout in a Gritty, Heartfelt Boxing Drama

‘Christy’ Review: Sydney Sweeney Lands a Knockout in a Gritty, Heartfelt Boxing Drama

Sydney Sweeney powers through in a performance that’s both physically fierce and emotionally grounded. While Christy occasionally follows familiar genre beats, her presence keeps it compelling from start to finish.

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‘Hedda’ Review: Tessa Thompson Electrifies in Nia DaCosta’s Visually Stunning Reimagining

‘Hedda’ Review: Tessa Thompson Electrifies in Nia DaCosta’s Visually Stunning Reimagining

A hypnotic descent into upper-class warfare, ‘Hedda’ blends high style with psychological intensity. DaCosta crafts a visually lush atmosphere reminiscent of Kubrick’s precision and grandeur, while Tessa Thompson commands every frame with precise, seductive control. It is a fever dream of beauty and manipulation, sharp, stylish and quietly unsettling.

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‘Black Rabbit’ Review: Law and Bateman Lead a Gritty NY Noir About Loyalty, Debt, and Self-Destruction

‘Black Rabbit’ Review: Law and Bateman Lead a Gritty NY Noir About Loyalty, Debt, and Self-Destruction

Jude Law and Jason Bateman deliver powerhouse performances in Black Rabbit, Netflix’s gripping NY noir about two estranged brothers entangled in secrets, ambition, and the gritty underworld of downtown nightlife. A stylish and emotional crime thriller exploring the cost of loyalty, legacy, and self-destruction.

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‘The Lost Bus’ Review: McConaughey, Ferrera, and Greengrass Capture the Terror of California’s Wildfires

‘The Lost Bus’ Review: McConaughey, Ferrera, and Greengrass Capture the Terror of California’s Wildfires

Paul Greengrass’ The Lost Bus recreates California’s deadliest wildfire with terrifying realism and emotional weight. Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star as unlikely heroes in a gripping true story produced by Jamie Lee Curtis.

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TIFF Market Watch: 15 Films Buyers Are Buzzing Over, From Chris Evans to Angelina Jolie

TIFF Market Watch: 15 Films Buyers Are Buzzing Over, From Chris Evans to Angelina Jolie

From Chris Evans in Sacrifice to Angelina Jolie in Couture and Michaela Coel in The Christophers, TIFF 2025 is already buzzing with acquisition chatter. These 15 films from auteur projects to star-driven vehicles are the hottest titles with buyers circling.

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Sydney Sweeney Fights Her Way Into the Oscar Race at TIFF World Premiere of ‘Christy’: ‘I’m Gonna Cry!’

Sydney Sweeney Fights Her Way Into the Oscar Race at TIFF World Premiere of ‘Christy’: ‘I’m Gonna Cry!’

Sydney Sweeney delivers a transformative performance in David Michôd’s boxing biopic Christy, which premiered at TIFF to emotional acclaim. Playing trailblazing fighter Christy Martin, Sweeney could be poised for her first Oscar nomination. The film co-stars Ben Foster and arrives in theaters November 7.

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‘The Wizard Of The Kremlin’ Review: Paul Dano & Jude Law Lead Olivier Assayas’ Fictional But Poignant Portrait Of Power In Post-Soviet Russia

‘The Wizard Of The Kremlin’ Review: Paul Dano & Jude Law Lead Olivier Assayas’ Fictional But Poignant Portrait Of Power In Post-Soviet Russia

Olivier Assayas’ The Wizard of the Kremlin — starring Paul Dano and Jude Law — is a sprawling, satirical chronicle of post-Soviet Russia and modern power. Long and ambiguous but searingly relevant, the TIFF premiere examines how propaganda, myth, and politics intertwine in both Russia and the West.

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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ World Premiere Roars in Venice With 21-Minute Standing Ovation and “Free Palestine” Chants

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ World Premiere Roars in Venice With 21-Minute Standing Ovation and “Free Palestine” Chants

Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival to a 21-minute standing ovation and chants of “Free Palestine.” Backed by Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Brad Pitt, and Alfonso Cuarón, the emotional Gaza drama is already Tunisia’s official Oscar entry.

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Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough Are Unnervingly Domestic in First Look at Good Boy

Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough Are Unnervingly Domestic in First Look at Good Boy

Fresh off his acclaimed Netflix series Adolescence, Stephen Graham reunites with Andrea Riseborough for Jan Komasa’s Good Boy. The twisted family thriller — about a teen held captive by a suburban couple — premieres at TIFF 50 on Sept. 5.

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Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Delivers TKO at Venice With 15-Minute Ovation

Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Delivers TKO at Venice With 15-Minute Ovation

Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr, brought the house down at Venice with a 15-minute ovation. Co-starring Emily Blunt, the A24 drama cements Johnson’s career-defining pivot into prestige acting.

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Who Could Win the Golden Lion? The Strongest Venice Film Festival Contenders So Far

Who Could Win the Golden Lion? The Strongest Venice Film Festival Contenders So Far

From Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed No Other Choice to Netflix’s divisive Frankenstein and Jay Kelly, the Golden Lion race at Venice 82 is heating up. With heavyweights like Kathryn Bigelow and Jim Jarmusch still to premiere, here’s a deep dive into the strongest contenders so far.

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