TIFF 2018: “Colette” – Official Trailer
Keira Knightley stars in this historical drama about the eponymous French novelist, whose provocative debut — falsely credited to her husband — becomes the toast of Paris, triggering a battle….
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.
Film Review: “The Little Stranger” (2018) ★★
A slow-paced horror movie is always interesting to watch, especially through a psychological context. But if the same movie was written poorly, not exciting, and dragged throughout, then there’s a….
TIFF 2018: “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” – Official Trailer
A jaded, out-of-work biographer (Melissa McCarthy) resorts to selling forged historical letters on the black market, and grapples with the ethical complications that arise, in Marielle Heller’s charming biopic….
Oscars 2019: Why the New “Popular Film” Category is a Bad idea”
Every day we want to have our life fulfilled. Have dreams we want accomplished. With all the busyness of our life, sometimes we travel from home to work and from….
TIFF 2018: “The Hate U Give” – Official Trailer
A timely commentary in the Black Lives Matter era, George Tillman, Jr.’s adaptation of the novel by Angie Thomas follows Starr, a promising student and cherished daughter whose life is….
TIFF 2018: “Life Itself” – Official Trailer
Writer, director, and producer Dan Fogelman’s (This Is Us) affecting drama about life, love, and loss, ambitiously set across years and continents, features an impressive ensemble cast, including Oscar Isaac,….
Interview: “Jeremiah Zagar on “We the Animals”
Watching a movie is like watching someone’s life. If you care about the characters, you build that necessary connection to accept the fictional character as if they were real. “We….
Film Review: “We the Animals” (2018) ★★★★
What can we expect from a life that doesn’t give us much opportunities but rather hits even harder as soon as it can such that there’s no way up any….
Film Review: “1945” (2017) ★★★★★
Isn’t it fascinating how naïve some of us can be? We think the past will never catch up, karma doesn’t exist, and being greedy is the only way to possess….
TIFF 2017 Review: ‘Papillon’ (2017) ★★★★★
I think what is important to remember about every film you see based on a book but was made decades ago is that, my dear friend, it’s not a remake…..
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