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TIFF16 review: The amazing versatility of Isabelle Huppert

September 15, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

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imageAs recent posts have confirmed, the overlaps and parallels in my TIFF coverage are occasionally surprising. In addition to seeing two back to back Amy Adams films, I’ve also had the pleasure of seeing two very different Isabelle Huppert films.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies, Toronto International Film Festival Tagged With: Isabelle Huppert, Mia Hansen-Løve, Paul Verhoeven, TIFF, TIFF 2016

TIFF16 review: 2.5 Amy Adamses

September 14, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

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Two very different Amy Adam vehicles go into the ring – Tom Ford’s sophomore effort Nocturnal Animals and Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival. Which Adams film comes out on top?

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies, Toronto International Film Festival Tagged With: Denis Villeneuve, TIFF, TIFF 2016, Tom Ford

TIFF16 review: (Re)Assignment aka the worst film at the fest

September 11, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of TIFF

I’ve seen a lot of films at TIFF 2016 and one has stood-out as the worst of the fest.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies, Toronto International Film Festival Tagged With: TIFF, TIFF 2016

TIFF16 review: The Handmaiden delivers Gothic romance

September 11, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

imageThe Handmaiden was one of my most anticipated TIFF films and the long wait to finally see it proved worth the wait.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies, Toronto International Film Festival Tagged With: Park Chan-wook, Stoker, TIFF, TIFF 2016

TIFF16 review: The kids aren’t alright in Julieta and American Pastoral

September 10, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

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In the battle of the missing children films, Pedro Almodóvar’s powerful new film Julieta takes the crown over Ewan MacGregor’s well-executed directorial debut American Pastoral.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies, Toronto International Film Festival Tagged With: Ewan McGregor, Pedro Almodóvar, TIFF, TIFF 2016

The B*tch Watch: September 2016 TV Preview

September 1, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

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Well everyone, we hope you enjoyed your August “off” because it is September and TV is back in session hard core.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: American Horror Story, Film Festivals, Narcos, Scream Queens, Transparent, TV Tagged With: ABC, Amazon, FOX, FX, NBC, Netflix, OWN, Syfy, The CW

The B*tch Watch: August 2016 TV Preview

July 28, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

August 2016

August is the calm before the storm wherein home entertainment takes a bit of a breather before the return of the network season in September/October. Last chance to catch up or binge-watch before the onslaught begins anew next month!

Let’s bitch it out…
[Read more…]

Filed Under: Film Festivals, TV Tagged With: AMC, FX, FXX, Hallmark, Netflix, Sundance TV, The CW

Film Review: Realive (Fantasia Festival)

July 27, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of Arcadia Motion Pictures

Much like Embers, Realive is a film that’s steeped in nostalgia and memories, exploring what it means to live a life without love.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fantasia Film Festival, Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies

Film Review: Trash Fire (Fantasia Festival)

July 24, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of Richard Bates Jr

If you thought that you had the worst family relationship in existence, your clearly haven’t seen Trash Fire.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fantasia Film Festival, Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies Tagged With: Adrien Grenier, Fantasia Film Festival, Fionnula Flanagan

Film Review: Tank 432 (Fantasia Fest)

July 24, 2016 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of Kaleidescope Film Distribution

Trapped in a tank and slowly going crazy? That’s Tank 432.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fantasia Film Festival, Horror Film Festival Coverage, Movies Tagged With: Fantasia Film Festival

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