The Troublesome Message of Taming a Woman in ‘Tater Tot & Patton’
The dynamic in Andrew Kightlinger's Tater Tot & Patton, wherein it falls on a troubled middle-aged man to teach a young woman how he thinks she ought to behave, is concerning.
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TIFF 2018: Endzeit (Ever After)
Endzeit joins Annihilation in challenging us to embrace the end of our world.
TIFF 2018: ‘Greta’
Neil Jordan's latest thriller, Greta, doesn't make sense -- but it's a wild ride.
TIFF 2018: ‘Vox Lux’
Brady Corbet's Vox Lux is a horror movie about the link between hedonism and explosive violence in the 21st century. Don't let anyone tell you differently.
TIFF 2018: Papi Chulo
Papi Chulo's heart is in the right place. The problem is, from the Latino perspective, the "friendship" in this story could be the basis of a horror movie.
TIFF 2018: Teen Spirit
Max Minghella's first feature film, Teen Spirit, has two really good music videos -- and some confused ideas about mentorship.
Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette’ Makes Us Realize the Present Tense
Hannah Gadsby’s acclaimed Netflix special, Nanette, is a cultural milestone not only because it demands a better future, but because it teaches us about the present moment and where we might go next.
Propoganda Isn’t About Trying to Fool You
Lee McIntyre's 'Post-Truth' is a history lesson and a call to action asking liberals to defend the concept of objective truth. But is it the best approach to the problem?
Power and Misogyny in ‘Red Sparrow’
Red Sparrow isn't a great spy thriller, but it's a fascinating take on women fighting for control over their own bodies.
What ‘Annihilation’ Shows Us about the Future of Serious Nerd Movies
Contrary to Alex Garland's disappointment that Paramount sold his film to Netflix, it might be a good thing for film nerds.
TIFF 2017: Woman Walks Ahead
This film confuses different types of oppression, and seems to propose that people who’ve experienced misogyny are uniquely qualified to understand racism and vice versa.