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Sarah Silverman on 'I Smile Back', Stealing Her Way through College, and Stand-Up
'I Smile Back' is now playing in limited release.
Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Talk 'Mississippi Grind', Gambling, and Hard-luck Stories
The movie, starring Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds, is currently previewing on Direct TV, and will hit theaters on September 25th
Gaspar Noé Talks 'Love', His X-Rated Erotic 3D Drama at TIFF 2015
'Love' opens in U.S. theaters on November 6th.
'Mr. Right' Review: A Candy-Colored Action/Rom-Com | TIFF 2015
Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell shine in the blood-spattered story from screenwriter Max Landis.
'Desierto' Review: Good Action, Troubled Allegory | TIFF 2015
As an action movie, 'Desierto' totally fine. Unfortunately Jonas Cuarón strives for something more and doesn’t quite get there.
‘Men & Chicken’ Review: Absurdist Danish Misery | TIFF 2015
A film for those who enjoy the emotional complexity of the art house and the inherent hilarity of the outhouse.
'Where to Invade Next' Review: Michael Moore's Playful Invasion | TIFF 2015
The documentary filmmaker opts for gentler, happier approach for his next subject.
'I Smile Back' Review: Sarah Silverman Delivers a Dark Turn | TIFF 2015
A fearless dramatic performance from the comedian drives Adam Salky's bleak character drama.
'Love' Review: Gaspar Noe's X-Rated Experiment | TIFF 2015
Noe commits fully to the concept, and delivers on the promised experimental and salacious extremes.
'Victoria' Review: An Exhilarating and Exhausting Experience| TIFF 2015
By the end, there’s a sense of having lived through the ordeal along with the characters and well as the filmmakers.
Director Nick Broomfield Talks TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER, His Introduction to the Case, the Film's Revelations, and More at NYFF 2014
Director Nick Broomfield talks about his new documentary Tales of the Grim Sleeper, the revelations he came across during filming, and more.
THE TRIBE Review | TIFF 2014
Read Phil's The Tribe review from TIFF 2014 for director Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy's entirely silent film starring deaf and mute non-actors.
ADULT BEGINNERS Review | TIFF 2014
Read Phil's Adult Beginners review from TIFF 2014 of the new comedy starring Nick Kroll, Rose Byrne, and Bobby Cannavale.
THE EDITOR Review | TIFF 2014
Phil's THE EDITOR Review from TIFF 2014: THE EDITOR will knock you on your ass with its perfect reaction of gorgeous visuals and indeliberate comedy.
TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER Review | TIFF 2014
Phil's TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER Review at TIFF 2014: Nick Broomfield's an indictment of the justice department and a depiction of a overlooked community.
PASOLINI Review | TIFF 2014
Phil's review of PASOLINI from TIFF 2014: Willem Dafoe plays Pier Paolo Pasolini in the murder mystery surrounding one of cinema’s greatest provocateurs.
Director Abel Ferrara Talks PASOLINI, Shooting the Late Italian Filmmaker's Unfinished Scripts, BODY SNATCHERS, and the Chances for DRILLER KILLER 2
Director Abel Ferrara Talks PASOLINI, Shooting the Late Italian Filmmaker's Unfinished Scripts, BODY SNATCHERS, and the Chances for DRILLER KILLER 2
TOP FIVE Review | TIFF 2014
Phil's TOP FIVE review from TIFF 2014, featuring Chris Rock as a stand-up comic turned big time movie star in a low-brow comedy franchise.
WHILE WE'RE YOUNG Review | TIFF 2014
Read Phil's While We're Young review from TIFF 2014; Noah Baumbach's film stars Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Driver, and Charles Grodin.
FACE OF AN ANGEL Review | TIFF 2014
Phil's FACE OF AN ANGEL Review at TIFF 2014, which was directed by Michael Winterbottom and stars Daniel Bruhl and Kate Beckinsale.