Inside Out 2016: “Downriver” (2015) ★★★★
Every time when it comes to the past, you know it’s always better to leave it where is it. But what if something dreadful, outrageous and uncontrollable happened that took….
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.
Interview: Eric Bizzarri and Shant Joshi on The Future of Film Showcase
There is always someone who writes about big and widely known film festivals. But when it comes to small ones, it’s hard to draw media’s attention to it as it….
Film Review: “The Man Who Knew Infinity” (2015) ★★★★★
Dev Patel is India’s most famous actor right now who successfully represents his country in the cinematic world, while Jeremy Irons is one of Britain’s most gracefully aged actors, whose….
Film Review: “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” (2016) ★★★
Sometimes it is fun to see goofy films about nothing, the way NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING is. Yes, it may have no main purpose to serve, however, it does its….
Film Review: “À LA VIE” (2014) ★★★
IN TORONTO, MONTREAL AND QUEBEC CITY May 20, 2016 People make friends in any kind of situation. But only some of them last forever. The one that is tested by….
Film Review: “Creative Control” (2015) ★★★
It’s always good to have advanced “toys” that will allow people to feel themselves a part of big and highly technical future. But what if once you get an opportunity….
Hot Docs 2016 Interview: Susan Gluth on “Urmila: My Memory is My Power”
It’s not easy to review this film as it touches a certain aspect of society that may turn my review into politics. But the endless power of this film is….
Hot Docs 2016 Interview: Hélène Choquette on “A Dog`s Life” and Homelessness
The issue of homelessness, whether in a big or small city, has always been and will always be a hot topic to talk about. More importantly, it’s so tremendously easy….
Toronto Jewish Film Festival Review: “Princess” (2014) ★★★★
Sometimes in the too-unnecessarily-moral Hollywood, films like PRINCESS would never get the green light. Not to mention an actor who would think a million times before signing up for a….
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