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The Absolute Best Films of 2015
Another year, another best and worst list to report. I have to clearly state that, the highlight of my career and choice to be a film...
nightfilmreviews
Feb 18, 201615 min read


Film Review: Fifty Shades of Black
It was only a matter of time that someone came along and spoofed the widely popular and highly alluring pop-culture phenomenon that...
nightfilmreviews
Jan 29, 20165 min read


Film Review: Dirty Grandpa
Okay, I know what you all may be thinking, Dirty Grandpa, the newest comedy featuring Robert “Refusing To Take A Pay-Cut” De Niro is just...
nightfilmreviews
Jan 22, 20164 min read


Film Review: The Hateful Eight
Watching a Tarantino film is a cinematic experience, better yet, a right of movie-passage; an experience that may not be as recognizable...
nightfilmreviews
Dec 25, 20157 min read


Film Review: The Night Before
(In carolling tone) Twas the night before Christmas and all was in order, then three childhood friends, with some drugs and some booze,...
nightfilmreviews
Nov 20, 20154 min read


Film Review: Steve Jobs
It is often stated that the line between insanity and genius is measured only by success. When discussion turns to that of one’s genius,...
nightfilmreviews
Oct 23, 20157 min read


TIFF 2014: 99 Homes
“America doesn’t bail out losers. America bails out winners.” How is that for an American dream motto? This axiom, among many others...
nightfilmreviews
Oct 16, 20154 min read


Film Review: Sicario
Scorching with the dry and arid heat of the desert land, an aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona fills the opening screen of French Canadian...
nightfilmreviews
Sep 25, 20155 min read


TIFF40 2015 Film Review: I Smile Back
One of the most fascinating and wholly satisfying moments of Hollywood cinema is being present during that moment when a prominent and...
nightfilmreviews
Sep 17, 20153 min read


TIFF40 2015: The Danish Girl
Tom Hooper seems to be the period piece go-to director for by-the-numbers Oscar films. After the immense success of the little indie that...
nightfilmreviews
Sep 12, 20155 min read


TIFF40 2015 Film Review: Dheepan
Toronto–One of the many advantages to watching films being premiered at film festivals is hearing a little bit of back story and...
nightfilmreviews
Sep 11, 20153 min read


TIFF40 2015 Film Review: A Tale of Love and Darkness
“It’s better to be sensitive than to be honest”. It is no surprise that first time writer/director Natalie Portman is taking a Pro-Jewish...
nightfilmreviews
Sep 10, 20154 min read


TIFF 2015
Another September, another year for TIFF. This year marks the 40th birthday of the illustrious festival of the people, with many huge...
nightfilmreviews
Sep 9, 20151 min read


The Best and Worst Films of 2015…Thus Far
The half way point of the year has come and is soon to be gone very quickly, which brings us to Night Film Reviews’ annual Thus Far Best...
nightfilmreviews
Sep 9, 201511 min read


Film Review: The Overnight
The notion play-date is one that is easily understandable in the world of children. Play-dates imply when children are taken to specific...
nightfilmreviews
Jun 25, 20154 min read


Film Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
THIS IS THE PART THAT I BEGIN MY REVIEW AND INTRODUCE THE FILM WITH A CLEVER HOOK You would never think that a title with the words...
nightfilmreviews
Jun 18, 20157 min read


Film Review: Aloha
Aloha is a film that doesn’t quite know if it’s coming or going. This is fitting as the title itself is the literal translation in...
nightfilmreviews
May 29, 20155 min read


Film Review: The Water Diviner
In June of 2015 one of my favourite HBO shows of all time will make its debut on the silver screen. While Entourage may not be the...
nightfilmreviews
Apr 23, 20154 min read


Film Review: The Longest Ride
“Love requires sacrifice…always”. It’s been a long ride, and after riding the wave of The Notebook for over a decade, Nicholas Sparks can...
nightfilmreviews
Apr 10, 20155 min read


Film Review: Chappie
A sense of belonging seems to be writer/director/producer Neill Blomkamp’s greatest asset when it comes to filmmaking. The man behind the...
nightfilmreviews
Mar 6, 20157 min read
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