TIFF 2019: Waves

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.

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TIFF 2019: The Two Popes

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.

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TIFF 2019: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

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.

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TIFF 2019: Uncut Gems

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.

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Review 575: Ad Astra

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.

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TIFF 2019: Marriage Story

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.

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