ICFF 2017 Review: “Qualcosa di Nuovo” (2016) ★★★★
The best thing about Italian Contemporary Film Festival that takes place every year in Toronto is that all us proud North Americans can dedicate our next ten days for Italian….
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.
Movie Review: “Wonder Woman” (2017) ★★★★★
The last time I watched Patty Jenkins’ Monster, it was 2003 and I found myself mesmerized not only by Charlize Theron’s performance, but by the movie as well. The credit,….
TV Review: “Twin Peaks” (2017 – ) ★★★★★
There are a few classic shows I grew up with such us The X-Files, Bangkok Hilton (that made me admire Nicole Kidman for her truly outstanding performance and even more….
Film Review: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (2017) ★★★
There are four things that brought me to the Wednesday evening screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales: Gore Verbinski’s legacy, Hans Zimmer, nostalgic feelings of….
Film Review: “The Zookeeper`s Wife” (2017) ★★★★★
There is nothing better than watching a movie that’s not only based on a true story, but on a story that revolves around kind human beings who never hesitated to….
Film Review: “Paris Can Wait” (2016) ★★★★
There are a few things you gotta do before you start watching Eleanor Coppola‘s marvelous movie. You need to let your mind be free from the daily routine, pretend that….
Film Review: “Desierto” (2015) ★★★★★
As a film critic, you must always stay objective before writing anything. Because what you write is something that needs to be considerate as its outcome can be an undesired….
Hot Docs 2017 Interview: Chris Kelly on “A Cambodian Spring”
Injustice has a clear definition in any language you wish to search. It can happen to anyone and in any part of the world. But what does not happen often….
TV Review: “The Keepers” on Netflix ★★★★★
Do you know what a kind and an open-hearted human being deserves less of? To be found lifeless near a garbage dump, murdered by someone whose identity won’t be found….
Toronto Jewish Film Festival 2017: “A Quiet Heart” (2016) ★★★
Naomi Sirad is a woman whose troubled life compels her to leave Tel Aviv for Jerusalem with the hope to have a fresh start. Moving into a new apartment, seemingly….
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