Film Reviews

FILM REVIEW: Portrait of a love that burns

FILM REVIEW: Portrait of a love that burns

Film Fest hit Portrait of a Lady on Fire is directed with a poet’s soul, a painter’s eye: Moyes

 

REVIEWS Pt. 2: Film fest heads into its final weekend in Victoria

REVIEWS Pt. 2: Film fest heads into its final weekend in Victoria

Here’s your next batch of reviews from VFF 2020 from Monday’s intrepid film buff

 

REVIEWS: Victoria Film Fest offers much in the way of variety

REVIEWS: Victoria Film Fest offers much in the way of variety

Monday’s Kyle Wells presents his first take on a collection of films from VFF 2020

 

FILM REVIEW: ‘1917’ portrays war on the run

FILM REVIEW: ‘1917’ portrays war on the run

Ordinary soldiers take on a seemingly impossible mission in Best Picture Oscar front runner

FILM REVIEW: ‘1917’ portrays war on the run
Looking back: The best of 2019 on the big screen

Looking back: The best of 2019 on the big screen

Monday’s Kyle Wells shares his top 10 list for the year – and the best films of the decade

Looking back: The best of 2019 on the big screen
FILM REVIEW: Luck of the Irish for Cinecenta

FILM REVIEW: Luck of the Irish for Cinecenta

The Irishman enjoys a brief run at UVic theatre, moves to Netflix from here

  • Nov 25, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Luck of the Irish for Cinecenta
FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing

FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing

This is no art film, but you’ll see a great performance from Naomie Harris, writes Robert Moyes

  • Oct 28, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing
FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch

FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch

Royal visit with the Crawleys, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Patmore and others proves amusing: Robert Moyes

  • Oct 1, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch
Film Review: Anxieties about race in polite society percolate in Luce

Film Review: Anxieties about race in polite society percolate in Luce

Robert Moyes offers his take on the new movie from director Julius Onah and writer J.C. Lee

  • Aug 26, 2019
Film Review: Anxieties about race in polite society percolate in Luce
MOVIE REVIEW: Docu-portrait of Cohen offers some surprises

MOVIE REVIEW: Docu-portrait of Cohen offers some surprises

Unlike recent biopics on rock stars, documentary offers behind-the-scenes realities

  • Jul 25, 2019
MOVIE REVIEW: Docu-portrait of Cohen offers some surprises
REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be

REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be

Monday film reviewer Robert Moyes not impressed with the latest Russian femme fatale flick

  • Jun 24, 2019
REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be
Honor Swinton-Byrne and Tom Burke star in The Souvenir, the latest drama from acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg. YouTube

REVIEW: The Souvenir well crafted, but leaves viewer to do the work

Art and heartbreak combo makes for rollercoaster of emotions in coming-of-age film: Robert Moyes

  • May 24, 2019
Honor Swinton-Byrne and Tom Burke star in The Souvenir, the latest drama from acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg. YouTube
FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners

FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners

Robert Moyes offers up his take on The Mustang, screening at local theatres now

  • Apr 24, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners
REVIEW: Devilish doppelgangers horrify family in Us

REVIEW: Devilish doppelgangers horrify family in Us

Robert Moyes riffs on the latest film from Oscar winning writer-director Jordan Peele

  • Mar 25, 2019
REVIEW: Devilish doppelgangers horrify family in Us
MOYES ON MOVIES: Fighting With my Family a sports film with heart

MOYES ON MOVIES: Fighting With my Family a sports film with heart

The Rock’s labour of love appeals on many levels, writes Monday film reviewer Robert Moyes

  • Feb 26, 2019
MOYES ON MOVIES: Fighting With my Family a sports film with heart
FILM FEST WRAP: Your winners, reviewer’s favourites make for differing lists

FILM FEST WRAP: Your winners, reviewer’s favourites make for differing lists

Kyle Wells takes a look back on the Victoria Film Festival’s 25th anniversary event

  • Feb 12, 2019
FILM FEST WRAP: Your winners, reviewer’s favourites make for differing lists
Nicole Kidman underwent a stark transformation for her role as LAPD detective Erin Bell in the new film Destroyer. Annapurna Pictures

ON FILM: Nicole Kidman digs deep in her new starring role

Monday reviewer Robert Moyes talks about Destroyer, the latest film to ditch star beauty for story

  • Jan 30, 2019
Nicole Kidman underwent a stark transformation for her role as LAPD detective Erin Bell in the new film Destroyer. Annapurna Pictures
PREVIEWS: Cinematic Gifts For 2019

PREVIEWS: Cinematic Gifts For 2019

Monday film buff Robert Moyes looks ahead to the coming year in big-screen movies

  • Jan 1, 2019
PREVIEWS: Cinematic Gifts For 2019
LOOKING BACK: 2018 bucked usual movie trend by being great all year

LOOKING BACK: 2018 bucked usual movie trend by being great all year

Aficianado Kyle Wells offers up his top 10 films of the year, and what made them stand out

  • Dec 27, 2018
LOOKING BACK: 2018 bucked usual movie trend by being great all year
Free Solo, about one man’s quest to climb the formidable El Capitan without ropes, captivated audiences, including columnist Kathy Kay. Photo courtesy National Geographic

KATHY KAY: Critical favourites often return to theatres after Oscar noms unveiled

Monday indie film columnist offers her top six all-around movies from 2018

  • Dec 23, 2018
Free Solo, about one man’s quest to climb the formidable El Capitan without ropes, captivated audiences, including columnist Kathy Kay. Photo courtesy National Geographic