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[TIFF Review] Black Swan

Fusing cerebral elements found in The Fountain with the disturbing comment on addiction in Requiem for a Dream, while continuing the raw character drama from The Wrestler, Aronofsky has crafted an arresting culmination of his work with Black Swan....
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Clint Eastwood's 'Hereafter' Trailer Starring Matt Damon

The trailer for Eastwood's next film, Hereafter, looks quite different than anything he has done. The supernatural thriller starring Matt Damon starts off with a grounded psychic character drama and than explodes with tidal waves and explosions....

'Country Strong' Trailer

I've been known to enjoy country music. And I love a good redemption story. Sadly, Country Strong's trailer surfaced, and it looks like it'll disappoint in both counts....

John McTiernan Back With A Vengeance?

It's been a long while since director John McTiernan's made a movie (2003's Basic), and that much longer since he's made a watchable one (1999's The Thomas Cr...

The All-Hollywood Football Team

In , football is a way of life. Here at The Film Stage, it's no different. So in honor of the start of football season (finally!), we have compiled the strong...

[Review] I’m Still Here

Most won't know what I'm Still Here is going in. Or going out, for that matter. Is it a mockumentry? Or a deep examination of a performer in a downward spir...

[TIFF Review] The Town

The broad title of Ben Affleck's sophomore directorial effort fits its generic plot. Adapted from Chuck Hogan's Prince of Thieves, the moral dilemmas and rich characters found in his take on Dennis Lehane's Gone Baby Gone aren't present....