TIFF 2016 Review: “Jackie” (2016) ★★★★
There are only a few actors whose film I watch whether it’s good or bad, and one of them is Natalie Portman. Just to think that she portrays one of….
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 2016 Review: “Planetarium” (2016) ★★
Two sisters believe that they can communicate with dead people. True or false, the siblings are able to trick people with their abilities. That storyline sounds already intriguing, however, after….
TIFF 2016 Review: “Nocturnal Animals” (2016) ★★★★★
After seeing Tom Ford’s NOCTURNAL ANIMALS, it’s hard to believe that this is just his second feature film. He cleverly manipulates the storyline by creating a film in the film,….
TIFF 2016 Review: “Souvenir” (2016) ★★★
It’s quite amazing to live in the world where you can instantly become famous and also lose your fame within a few seconds. Liliane participated at the European Song Contest….
TIFF 2016 Review: “Una” (2016) ★★
The God of Cinema can prove me right, as I did my best to engage with the storyline offered in Benedict Andrews’ Una despite uninspiring performances delivered by the entire….
TIFF 2016 Review: “Wakefield” (2016) ★★★★
How far would you go to see if your family can be happier without your presence? What would you do to see if the wife or a husband you left….
TIFF 2016 Review: “A Monster Calls (2016) ★★★★★
It’s important to give a second chance to a film when you feel that you were not paying enough attention or were too tired to connect with the film, the….
TIFF 2016 Review: “A United Kingdom” ★★★★
A UNITED KINGDOM was in my short list to see during the Toronto International Film Festival, as the previous work of the extremely talented Amma Asante was solid enough to….
TIFF 2016 Review: “The Birth of a Nation” (2016) ★★
The idea of slavery and its practice was one of the most unjustifying and cruel thing which could have been ever done against humanity. I can also understand that the….
TIFF 2016 Review: “La La Land” (2016) ★★★★★
What is it that you need to enjoy a film through and through? It’s when your mood is in sync with the storyline. If the scene is amusing you have….
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