Film Review: “Human Capital” (2019) ★★★★★
We gamble every day whether we realize it or not. When we leave home for work, cross the street, drive on the highway, not wear a helmet when we ride….
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 2019 Film Review: “The Sky is Pink” (2019) ★★★
Life and death are both inseparable friends. They walk hand in hand in an alley that decides who should be born, live, or die. This kind of concept is intriguing….
Film Review: Netflix`s “American Son” (2019) ★
It’s important to make films about racism, to talk about the issues that touch our hearts, make us angry and force us towards change. The stories we want to be….
TIFF 2019 Review: “The Whistlers” (2019) ★★★
In certain countries, police officers must be more practical than simply following laws. They have their own way of catching bad guys but are mostly corrupt. As for the language,….
Film Review: “37 Seconds” (2019) ★★★★
We all need a person in our life who can inspire us, encourage us to do something that we were afraid to do before. That’s when we get the long-awaited….
TIFF 2019 Film Review: “Hustlers” (2019) ★★★★★
I normally avoid watching films like “Hustlers” during the festival, especially if they open next week in the same city that hosts the festival. However, as you may agree with….
TIFF 2019 Film Review: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (2019) ★★★★
Sometimes we do need someone in our life who could play the role of an anger translator. Someone who, just after one look, can make you better than any tranquilizer…..
TIFF 2019 Film Review: “The Goldfinch” (2019) ★★★★
How do we react to grief? What do we do when we lose our dearest person on earth? While the question may sound rhetorical to you, remember, with seven billion….
Film Review: “The Audition” (2019) ★★★★
Each family has its own ups and downs. However, someone from them can be in a much more tense situation than others due to the rising pressure, let’s say, coming….
Film Review: “A Hidden Life” (2019) ★★★★★
What happens when a war starts? What happens when life begins fading into non-existence? Is it worth saving our life through the sacrifice of others? Will it make us happy….
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