Film Review: “Bel Canto” (2018) ★★
Movies made about hostages, whether based on a true story or not, is always intriguing to watch. As a viewer, we know that there are lots of opportunities for all….
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 2018 Review: “Beautiful Boy” (2018) ★★★★★
“Beautiful Boy” was the fourth film I was lucky enough to see during the Toronto International Film Festival that tackles drug addiction. After the screening my eyes became too heavy….
Film Review: “Johnny English Strikes Again” (2018) ★★★
There’s nothing better than watching spy moves, whether it’s the James Bond franchise, Jack Ryan, or Ethan Hunt and his impossible missions. Despite some unbelievable stunts and the different kinds….
Film Review: “Maria by Callas” (2017) ★★★★
For some, celebrities are stars that are farther in distance than the real ones. In reality, they’re just human beings like yourself and I. So why do we have to….
Film Review: “Room for Rent” (2017) ★★★
It is true that money is the best driver ever for its ability to drive people nuts over it. And once you become a passenger of it without fastening your….
TIFF 2018 Review: “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (2018) ★★★★
Melissa McCarthy has always been a talented actress, albeit not one of my favorites. Probably it’s because it’s easy to tell her potential, how great a dramatic actress she can….
Sundance 2018 Review: “What They Had” (2018) ★★★★★
How much do we know about the human mind and their memories? How many memories can a mind store? And why at some point in our lives the memories of….
Film Review: “Smallfoot” (2018) ★★★★
You can call me very sentimental, but there’s something poetic and romantic about Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason Reiisig’s “Smallfoot.” Based on the book by Sergio Pablos called “Yeti Tracks”, it….
Film Review: “Burning” (2018) ★★★★★
There’s something special about South Korean Cinema. The way it evolves, tells a story, builds up the narrative or suspense is what reminds me why I not only love watching….
Film Review: “Halloween” (2018) ★★★★★
There’s something special about John Carpenter’s “Halloween”. Yes, the soundtrack might play a crucial role in it, but it’s the premise that never stops being so captivating no matter how….
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