These are the best films of 2019
Alex and Justine discuss and list their favourite films, film trends, trends in criticism and the notion of listing the worst films as well.
Bad Boys For Life is, against all odds, a pleasant surprise
The belated sequel to the super-sized action franchise loses Michael Bay but finds more to chew on than you might expect.
L.A. Tea Time is a road trip like no other
We spoke with Sophie Bédard Marcotte about her new film, a fiction/documentary hybrid in which she appears as herself.
Is Robert Downey Jr. the new Johnny Depp?
Dolittle is never funny, frequently embarrassing and a terrible showcase for a movie star.
Jean Valjean’s nowhere to be seen in the new Les Misérables
We spoke with Ladj Ly about making a very loose adaptation the Victor Hugo’s classic in his hometown, working with non-actors and helping marginalized voices speak for themselves.
1917 puts technical wizardry above all else
Sam Mendes’ WWI movie comes from a real place, but the cinematography and camerawork is so flashy, it’s hard to focus on anything else.
Matters of the soul
Nadav Lapid’s Golden Bear-winning film is personal, soulful and confrontational in all the best ways.
Despite some weaknesses, Just Mercy resonates
Destin Daniel Cretton’s depiction of a real-life legal case is touching, even if it relies on some familiar tropes.
Underwater is the little Alien rip-off that could
Kirsten Stewart stars in a creature-feature set at the bottom of the ocean that borrows heavily from a variety of sources.
Like a Boss is so bad, it’s barely even a movie
This Tiffany Haddish comedy vehicle seems to have derailed behind the scenes.