TIFF 2022: “752 Is Not A Number”
When you are from an authoritarian country, you know by now you don’t go against the government. Because once you do it, the life you have will be gone. Thus,….
Author: Ulkar Alakbarova
My name is Ulkar Alakbarova. A wonderful name, is it not? I come from the exotic land of Azerbaijan but now I live in the hub of Hollywood North – Toronto, Canada. How lucky I am to be able to enjoy and indulge in my favourite avocation of watching movies. Movies of every genre are screened here in Toronto. There are black and white classics, avant garde, independently produced, and of course, newly released movies for all to enjoy. Let me share this treasure of entertainment with you. Read my thoughts and opinions then let me know if you agree.
TIFF 2022: “My Policeman”
Back in the past, societies were not so tolerant towards people who were sexually attracted to individuals of the same sex. In Britain, for instance, either electroshock was used as….
TIFF 2022: “Wildflower”
We don’t get to choose our parents. Once we are destined to come to this world, we already have them. We don’t know if they will be good or not;….
TIFF 2022: “Sweet As”
In the digital world, the new generation hardly knows how to connect; ring people up for the right purpose and engage with others. On top of everything, when there are….
Tooth Fairy
When minor-league hockey player Derek Thompson — who has a penchant for knocking out his opponents’ teeth every time he plays — disillusions a fan, he is sentenced to a….
TIFF 2022: “The Umbrella Men”
We have gotten used to violent bank robbery films that is literally filled with bloodshed. In some cases, it is just the vulnerable people in society needing money for a….
TIFF 2022: “The Fabelmans”
Steven Spielberg is a filmmaker who does not need an introduction. “Indiana Jones”, “Schindler’s List”, “E.T.”, and “Saving Private Ryan” are just a few marvels out of all his notable….
TIFF 2022: “The Woman King”
“The Woman King” was a film I was reluctant to watch at TIFF. First, it was about to open in a few days, secondly, I did not believe the epic….
TIFF 2022: “So Much Tenderness”
Nothing is more stressful and depressing than leaving home for a new country, not knowing what it has in store for you. Fear, repression and persecution are some of the….
TIFF 2022: “I Like Movies”
Has it ever happened to you that as you begin to watch a film, you realize you are not able to connect with the main character? Because he is mean,….
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