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Film Reviews

I worked at 7-24 Videos & More, in Parkdale. I loved recommending, discussing, and debating films with customers. Then I discovered the amazing DVD collection at the Toronto Public Library.

 

In addition to DVDs, you can also stream films using Kanopy and Hoopla. Remember when you’d hold up a DVD case and ask, “How’s this?” In the spirit of an opinionated video store clerk, here are our answers.

 

Written by Peter Bird and Paul Hutcheson.

Film Reviews: February 1st, 2025

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WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY

Weird Al has written a fun, faux original take on the biopic. He has clearly done what he wanted and given us a film that is as weird, clever and ridiculous as the man himself. Great casting and cameos; we’re Daniel Radcliffe fans and enjoyed his portrayal—it made Weird Al even hotter to us. That’s a good thing.

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FITTING IN

A Canadian film about 16-year-old Lindy, diagnosed with a condition that disrupts her understanding of what it means to be a woman. Everything gets messed up when you find out your biological rarity. A diverse cast, and although not entirely consistent, it is an original addition to the coming-of-age genre.

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ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED

A documentary that sheds light on what an artist with power, like Nan Goldin, can do. A reminder of how ugly greed can be; no one is immune, not the Sackler family or the art world. Cyndi Lauper was right; money does change everything.

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THE BEASTS

A disturbing tale set in the Spanish countryside. An eco-friendly French couple thwart a wind-energy deal for the area and find themselves at odds with neighbours. A great take on the complexity of environmentalism and belonging. Lots of surprising plot twists and unexpected elements.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM

Although it sounds cliché that a gay film is about leaving home and finding oneself and one’s family; National Anthem does it in a quietly unexpected way. It respects the intelligence of its audience and doesn’t buy into a lot of Hollywood tropes. Sexy and beautiful to look at.

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