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Entertainment Critic for The Daily Beast / Beast Obsessed Endlessly opinionated

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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 17h
"Verity" will make for an amusing night out at the theaters, albeit not in the way the filmmakers envisioned.
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Oscar Winner’s Triumphant Movie Year Ends in Utter Disaster
“Verity” is so absurd it could cost Anne Hathaway her second Oscar for “The Odyssey.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 17h
"Verity" will make for an amusing night out at the theaters, albeit not in the way the filmmakers envisioned.
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Oscar Winner’s Triumphant Movie Year Ends in Utter Disaster
“Verity” is so absurd it could cost Anne Hathaway her second Oscar for “The Odyssey.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Digger" is an intensely tedious, messy, and unfunny satire that isn't saved by Tom Cruise's gung-ho lead performance.
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Tom Cruise Loses the Plot in Desperate Bid for Oscar Glory
“Digger” is a climate-change satire in which the action icon plays a disastrous oil tycoon.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Digger" is an intensely tedious, messy, and unfunny satire that isn't saved by Tom Cruise's gung-ho lead performance.
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Tom Cruise Loses the Plot in Desperate Bid for Oscar Glory
“Digger” is a climate-change satire in which the action icon plays a disastrous oil tycoon.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Kill Jackie” is a derivative Catherine Zeta-Jones-headlined crime cartoon that doesn’t do anything right.
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Oscar Winner’s Big Comeback Vehicle Crashes and Burns
Catherine Zeta-Jones is on the warpath in this disaster of a new show.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Kill Jackie” is a derivative Catherine Zeta-Jones-headlined crime cartoon that doesn’t do anything right.
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Oscar Winner’s Big Comeback Vehicle Crashes and Burns
Catherine Zeta-Jones is on the warpath in this disaster of a new show.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Didn’t read the NY Times’ best TV list but I just naturally assume “Eastbound & Down” was number one.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Godzilla Minus Zero” (@TheNYFF) looks and sounds great. Too bad it spends the majority of its time on meh humans rather than on its main attraction. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/god...
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This New Godzilla Movie Is Missing Something Very Important
“Godzilla Minus Zero” has an insurmountable problem at its center.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Paper Tiger," the opening night film of @TheNYFF, is a grand crime saga that pulsates with heart, rancor, and terror—and might just be James Gray's best film.
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Adam Driver Is Knockout Great in Year’s Best Crime Movie
Led by Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller, “Paper Tiger” is a must-see.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Paper Tiger," the opening night film of @TheNYFF, is a grand crime saga that pulsates with heart, rancor, and terror—and might just be James Gray's best film.
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Adam Driver Is Knockout Great in Year’s Best Crime Movie
Led by Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller, “Paper Tiger” is a must-see.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
HBO's latest drama, "War," is merely a cornucopia of truisms in service of a painfully predictable tale about noxious characters doing noxious things for angry, selfish ends.
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HBO’s Latest Has a Billionaire and Movie Star Going to ‘War’
Dominic West and Sienna Miller are at each other’s throats in the ruthless legal drama.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Unabomber" is a straightforward history lesson elevated by sturdy genre craftsmanship.
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This Explosive True Story Is Netflix’s Most Thrilling Movie in Years
Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay headline Netflix’s suspenseful ‘Unabomber.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
HBO's latest drama, "War," is merely a cornucopia of truisms in service of a painfully predictable tale about noxious characters doing noxious things for angry, selfish ends.
thedailybeast.com
HBO’s Latest Has a Billionaire and Movie Star Going to ‘War’
Dominic West and Sienna Miller are at each other’s throats in the ruthless legal drama.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Unabomber" is a straightforward history lesson elevated by sturdy genre craftsmanship.
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This Explosive True Story Is Netflix’s Most Thrilling Movie in Years
Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay headline Netflix’s suspenseful ‘Unabomber.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" is an idiosyncratic (if not outright bizarre) hitman thriller that boasts two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali's finest performance since 2016’s "Moonlight."
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Two-Time Oscar Winner Gives His Best Performance in a Decade
Mahershala Ali delivers a knockout performance as a Muslim hitman in “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" is an idiosyncratic (if not outright bizarre) hitman thriller that boasts two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali's finest performance since 2016’s "Moonlight."
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Two-Time Oscar Winner Gives His Best Performance in a Decade
Mahershala Ali delivers a knockout performance as a Muslim hitman in “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Brothers" pairs Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in a comedy about their possible biological brotherhood that's amiable enough - but just barely.
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Nobody Asked for This Ridiculous ‘True Detective’ Reunion
The movie stars (and long-time best friends) turn rumor into comedy in “Brothers.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Brothers" pairs Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in a comedy about their possible biological brotherhood that's amiable enough - but just barely.
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Nobody Asked for This Ridiculous ‘True Detective’ Reunion
The movie stars (and long-time best friends) turn rumor into comedy in “Brothers.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A survivalist tale led by Brad Pitt and a lovable dog, "Heart of the Beast" is a solid dad-core weepie.
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Brad Pitt’s New Dog Movie Will Make Men Everywhere Cry—Hard
Starring the A-lister and a charismatic German Shepherd, “Heart of the Beast” is a prototypical male weepie.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A survivalist tale led by Brad Pitt and a lovable dog, "Heart of the Beast" is a solid dad-core weepie.
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Brad Pitt’s New Dog Movie Will Make Men Everywhere Cry—Hard
Starring the A-lister and a charismatic German Shepherd, “Heart of the Beast” is a prototypical male weepie.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"Primetime" is a takedown whose critique is as over-the-top and self-righteous as it is painfully simplistic. Robert Pattinson's performance doesn't help.
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How ‘Primetime’ Gets ‘To Catch a Predator’ All Wrong
Robert Pattinson really goes for it as Chris Hansen—to disastrous effect.
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Spearheaded by an unconvincing Robert Pattinson, 'Primetime' is almost shockingly one-note in its condemnation of Chris Hansen.
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How ‘Primetime’ Gets ‘To Catch a Predator’ All Wrong
Robert Pattinson really goes for it as Chris Hansen—to disastrous effect.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"Primetime" is a takedown whose critique is as over-the-top and self-righteous as it is painfully simplistic. Robert Pattinson's performance doesn't help.
thedailybeast.com
How ‘Primetime’ Gets ‘To Catch a Predator’ All Wrong
Robert Pattinson really goes for it as Chris Hansen—to disastrous effect.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Resident Evil” is the rare video game-based film to rock from breakneck start to insane finish.
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‘Weapons’ Director Returns With His Scariest Movie Yet
“Resident Evil” is the latest terrifying (and funny!) triumph from Zach Cregger.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Happy "The History of Concrete" Day! I spoke at length with the inimitable genius behind this doc-comedy gem, John Wilson.
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How This Unlikely HBO Star Made the Year’s Funniest Film
Comedic filmmaker John Wilson takes us on a deep dive into his uproarious new film “The History of Concrete.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Resident Evil” is the rare video game-based film to rock from breakneck start to insane finish.
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‘Weapons’ Director Returns With His Scariest Movie Yet
“Resident Evil” is the latest terrifying (and funny!) triumph from Zach Cregger.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Happy "The History of Concrete" Day! I spoke at length with the inimitable genius behind this doc-comedy gem, John Wilson.
thedailybeast.com
How This Unlikely HBO Star Made the Year’s Funniest Film
Comedic filmmaker John Wilson takes us on a deep dive into his uproarious new film “The History of Concrete.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” is fantastic, led by a never-better John Turturro.
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Hollywood Legend Gives Career-Best Turn in Perfect Crime Movie
John Turturro has never been better than he is in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” is fantastic, led by a never-better John Turturro.
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Hollywood Legend Gives Career-Best Turn in Perfect Crime Movie
John Turturro has never been better than he is in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo" (#TIFF26) is a blast of dissolute cops-and-robbers action from the master of gonzo cinema, Takashi Miike.
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Blood-Splattered Tokyo Fever Dream Stuns Toronto Film Festival
“Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo” is the wildest police story of the year.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Possible Love" (#TIFF26) is as richly drawn and intricately crafted as any feature this year, and a surefire contender for best of 2026 honors.
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This Just Might Be the Best Film of the Year
From acclaimed South Korean director Lee Chang-dong, “Possible Love” is unmissable.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"A Talent for Murder" (#TIFF26) is a cat-and-mouse game that's powered by a delightfully menacing Helen Mirren.
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Iconic Oscar Winner, 81, Becomes a Diabolical Villain
As acclaimed “Strangers on a Train” author Patricia Highsmith, Helen Mirren gives “A Talent for Murder” its menace.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Once Upon a Time in Harlem" (#TIFF26) is an engrossing documentary about a 1972 gathering of Harlem Renaissance luminaries.
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This Fascinating Film Was Left Unfinished for 54 Years
“Once Upon a Time in Harlem” is an enlightening non-fiction film that’s poised for Oscar glory.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Everytime” (#TIFF26) is a shattering drama about loss, and one of the year’s very best.
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An Unmissable Triumph Just Premiered at the Toronto Film Festival
“Everytime” is anything but your run-of-the-mill drama.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"MobLand" remains as clichéd as before—but also cartoonish enough to prove mildly engaging.
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Tom Hardy’s Controversy-Plagued Mob Show Returns for More Whackings
“MobLand” remains a cartoonish gangster saga in its second season.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This concludes my #TIFF26 coverage. To relax, I'll be watching/reviewing 800 more movies and TV shows in the next week...
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo" (#TIFF26) is a blast of dissolute cops-and-robbers action from the master of gonzo cinema, Takashi Miike.
thedailybeast.com
Blood-Splattered Tokyo Fever Dream Stuns Toronto Film Festival
“Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo” is the wildest police story of the year.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Possible Love" (#TIFF26) is as richly drawn and intricately crafted as any feature this year, and a surefire contender for best of 2026 honors.
thedailybeast.com
This Just Might Be the Best Film of the Year
From acclaimed South Korean director Lee Chang-dong, “Possible Love” is unmissable.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"A Talent for Murder" (#TIFF26) is a cat-and-mouse game that's powered by a delightfully menacing Helen Mirren.
www2.thedailybeast.com
Iconic Oscar Winner, 81, Becomes a Diabolical Villain
As acclaimed “Strangers on a Train” author Patricia Highsmith, Helen Mirren gives “A Talent for Murder” its menace.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"MobLand" remains as clichéd as before—but also cartoonish enough to prove mildly engaging.
www2.thedailybeast.com
Tom Hardy’s Controversy-Plagued Mob Show Returns for More Whackings
“MobLand” remains a cartoonish gangster saga in its second season.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Once Upon a Time in Harlem" (#TIFF26) is an engrossing documentary about a 1972 gathering of Harlem Renaissance luminaries.
thedailybeast.com
This Fascinating Film Was Left Unfinished for 54 Years
“Once Upon a Time in Harlem” is an enlightening non-fiction film that’s poised for Oscar glory.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Everytime” (#TIFF26) is a shattering drama about loss, and one of the year’s very best.
thedailybeast.com
An Unmissable Triumph Just Premiered at the Toronto Film Festival
“Everytime” is anything but your run-of-the-mill drama.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Misty Green" (#TIFF26) is a sometimes scattershot character study/industry satire, but it proves a breakout showcase for Rosalind Eleazar.
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A Star Is Born in Chris Rock’s Burn-It-Down Hollywood Satire
“Misty Green” heralds the A-list arrival of “Slow Horses” actress Rosalind Eleazar.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"The Debut (#TIFF26) features a go-for-broke performance from Julianne Moore, but it never finds a suitable tone for its wannabe-moving and sorta-kinda satiric tale.
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Oscar Winner Loses Her Mind in Bonkers Comedy About Acting
As an unhappy housewife who joins a community theater troupe, Julianne Moore shines in “The Debut.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Misty Green" (#TIFF26) is a sometimes scattershot character study/industry satire, but it proves a breakout showcase for Rosalind Eleazar.
www2.thedailybeast.com
A Star Is Born in Chris Rock’s Burn-It-Down Hollywood Satire
“Misty Green” heralds the A-list arrival of “Slow Horses” actress Rosalind Eleazar.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"The Debut (#TIFF26) features a go-for-broke performance from Julianne Moore, but it never finds a suitable tone for its wannabe-moving and sorta-kinda satiric tale.
www2.thedailybeast.com
Oscar Winner Loses Her Mind in Bonkers Comedy About Acting
As an unhappy housewife who joins a community theater troupe, Julianne Moore shines in “The Debut.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Led by a great Léa Seydoux, "Gentle Monster" (#TIFF26) is a harrowing portrait of a woman coping with an unthinkable crisis.
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Harrowing New Film Reveals True Horror of the Epstein Era
“Gentle Monster” is a heart-wrenching film about the damage caused by pedophilia.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
'Wild Horse Nine' (#TIFF26) may not wholly cohere, but as a CIA agent on holiday on Easter Island, John Malkovich has never been better.
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Oscar-Nominated Legend Has Never Been Better Than This
“Wild Horse Nine” just might earn the two-time Oscar nominee his first-ever win.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Bucking Fastard" (#TIFF26) is an intensely, confoundingly weird drama from Werner Herzog about two sisters who do everything in unison.
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Real-Life Sister Stars Make the Year’s Most Bats**t Movie
Starring Kate and Rooney Mara as sisters who do everything in unison, Werner Herzog’s drama is a surreal original.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Musk" (#TIFF26), Alex Gibney's four-hour portrait of the tech titan, is a veritable horror film about a man with the potential to destroy us all.
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This Is the Scariest Revelation From Bombshell Elon Musk Documentary
Alex Gibney’s non-fiction portrait is a brutal takedown of the Tesla and SpaceX CEO.
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