‘Asian Persuasion’ Isn’t Persuasive Enough
While the film has its moments, its uneven execution makes it difficult to fully embrace it.
Tag: Comedy
Television’s Old Guard: Beware of the ‘Deli Boys’
A wild and hilarious ride rooted in authenticity and a love of cinema.
‘Love Hurts’ But Not as Much as Listening to This Clunky Dialogue
A deeply dumb script that seems like it was written by a bunch of teenage boys pulling an energy drink-fuelled all-nighter.
TIFF 2024: ‘K-Pops’ Relies Too Much on Its Production Backstory
Anderson .Paak seems capable of crafting a cohesive story, but doesn’t display the flares of creative ingenuity he has as a musician.
‘The Mother and The Bear’ Is an Unexpected, Delightful ‘Ajumma’ Comedy
Director Johnny Ma shows off the many delights of Korean culture and Manitoban life while also throwing in plenty of unexpected moments.
Sook-Yin Lee Adds Much Needed Heart and Humour to ‘Paying For It’
'Paying For It' offers a more satisfying version of the 2011 memoir while displaying a delightful snapshot of Toronto in the early 2000s.
‘Tokyo Cowboy’ Rides Off Into the Sunset with Goodhearted Intentions
An affectionate tribute to the Montana cattle ranch setting and the warm bonds made within it.
Awkwafina’s ‘Jackpot!’ Prizes Bored Indifference
A film so boring and stilted, I couldn’t even be entertained by what makes it so painstakingly bad.
‘Peking Opera Blues’: An Ode to the Two Tones of Hong Kong
In 'Peking Opera Blues,' Tsui Hark finds harmony between the beginning of China’s existence as a republic and the imminence of the Hong Kong handover.
