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TIFF 2019: Waves
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of Waves from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Trey Edward Shults. With Taylor Russell, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Alexa Demie. Traces the journey of a suburban African-American family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.
TIFF 2019: The Two Popes
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of The Two Popes from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Fernando Meirelles. With Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, and Juan Minujín. Behind Vatican walls, the conservative Pope Benedict and the liberal future Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church.
TIFF 2019: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Marielle Heller. With Tom Hanks, Christine Lahti, and Matthew Rhys. Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
TIFF 2019: Uncut Gems
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of Uncut Gems.
Directed by Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie. With Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, and Kevin Garnett. Set in the diamond district of New York City, Howard Ratner, a jewelry store owner and dealer to the rich and famous, must find a way to pay his debts when his merchandise is taken from one of his top sellers and girlfriend.
TIFF 2019: Jojo Rabbit
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of Jojo Rabbit from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Taika Waititi. With Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, and Scarlett Johansson. A young boy in Hitler's army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home.
Review 575: Ad Astra
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of Ad Astra.
Directed by James Gray. With Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, and Ruth Negga. Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe.
TIFF 2019: Proxima
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of Proxima from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Alice Winocour. With Eva Green, Matt Dillon, and Sandra Hüller. An astronaut prepares for a one-year mission aboard the International Space Station.
TIFF 2019: Marriage Story
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of Marriage Story from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Noah Baumbach. With Merritt Wever, Scarlett Johansson, and Adam Driver. Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.