TIFF 2021: “Kicking Blood”
Movies about vampires are tough to sell to the audience if they do not have a strong narrative, interesting characters and a good cast. A good cast is more like….
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 2021: “The Middle Man”
Delivering good news is much more preferable to giving a bad one. No one wants to knock on someone’s door to tell that their loved ones, for instance, got into….
TIFF 2021: “Violet”
There is always a voice in our head that casts doubt on our actions, stops us from growing or making an important step, studying, working or just going out for….
TIFF 2021: “Dune”
“Dune” is probably this year’s most anticipated film that is expected to come out in theatres first. Shot for IMAX, with gorgeous scenery, landscape, cinematography, editing, theme and directing, the….
TIFF 2021: “Last Night in Soho”
With so many films coming out this year, we never know which one is good and which one will disappoint us. In certain cases, it hurts when you anticipate bigger….
TIFF 2021: “Mothering Sunday”
From day one of the birth of cinema, romance, love affair and heartbreak have been captured constantly. Each filmmaker tries to bring their own signature way of revealing the deeper….
TIFF 2021: “The Gravedigger`s Wife”
There is no such thing as impossible when it comes to saving the life of a loved one. If going through fire barefoot is the only option, then one will….
TIFF 2021: “The Guilty”
The job of a 911 dispatcher is not easy, especially when they have to deal with an extreme situation where someone requires emergency assistance and guidance and no one is….
TIFF 2021: “The Power of the Dog”
Jane Campion is synonymous with the craft that transforms any kind of imagination or creativity onto the big screen. The cinematic universe without her would be less significant, meaningful or….
TIFF 2021: “Maria Chapdelaine”
Period dramas are hard to tackle, especially the ones based on novels. There is always someone who will find a certain aspect of the story missing in the film. However,….
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