This twisted comedy has sudden bursts of shocking violence, but is also a surprisingly heartfelt character drama.
Category: TIFF
“F$&k My Son!”
A John Waters by way of Gwar nightmare that’s simultaneously hilarious, revolting, and nihilistically committed to bad taste.
“Retreat”
An unsettling psychological thriller with groundbreaking execution, though not all of its bold swings fully land.
“Swiped”
A pretty standard and shallow startup biopic that features a big idea, early success, toxic fallout, reinvention, and redemption.
“Out Standing”
Deeply personal and urgently political, this portrait of one woman’s resilience is a call to keep pushing for change.
“The Ugly”
A quiet and meditative work about the scars of childhood, the weight of social cruelty, and the ambiguous morality of remembering.
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