Festivals Reviews

Local Sightings 2021: Shorts, shorts, shorts Pt. 2

Even though Local Sightings came to a close yesterday, I had to fit in one more set of shorts. There were just so very many to choose from I know I missed out on more than a few that deserved attention but following are the ones that really stood out in the bunch I was able to get to. If you’re able to seek them out, I highly recommend finding them and enjoying them as much as I did.

Festivals Reviews

TIFF 2021: The Forgiven

Clearly, a big mood for mid-pandemic entertainment is the foibles of the insufferably privileged on holiday. Here, it will prove to be ghastly weekend for Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain in Morocco where a drive to a housewarming takes a tragic turn.

Festivals Reviews

TIFF 2021: The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Presented as part of TIFF’s tribute to Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye is a surprisingly loving portrait that tells her often outlandish story without making a complete joke of her sincere faith and boundless love.