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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 02/10/2026

After half a century of censorship and puritanical outrage, The Devils is finally available in its complete form. I saw the 4K restoration at the Helsinki International Film Festival, and it remains a timeless and brilliant provocation. #filmsky #arthouse regionfree.net/ken-russells...

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Review: Ken Russell's The Devils is a timeless provocation

The Devils is a sublime, timeless provocation that has lost none of its potency.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 01/10/2026

Gears of War: E-Day is the best game in the series since the original trilogy. It's a little bloated, still very silly, and it won't win over any new fans, but for those of us who were there at the beginning, it's worth the long wait. #gearsofwar #xbox regionfree.net/gears-of-war...

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Gears of War: E-Day feels like a goodbye to the franchise

Gears of War: E-Day combines everything Gears fans love about the series into an overwhelming and immensely earnest celebration that stands proudly alongside the original trilogy.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 30/09/2026

Us solo freelancers are no better off. It's tough for everyone, and the only way we make it out is together.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 30/09/2026

I'd say there's a healthy bit of Birdman in Digger, too, at least thematically.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 29/09/2026

I'm all over the place with his films, so I'm surprised this one worked for me. It's got a decent helping of Strindberg and Roy Andersson to it, so that certainly helps!

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 29/09/2026

Digger will be a divisive film that won't leave anyone lukewarm. Some will hate it with a passion. After a week of contemplation, I find myself loving this big, broad, and odd swing that is surprisingly earnest in the end. #digger #filmsky regionfree.net/digger-revie...

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Digger is Tom Cruise's finest hour

Featuring a career-best performance from Cruise, Digger is a wild and audacious satire that almost, but not quite, sticks the difficult landing.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 22/09/2026

I cannot wait to share it with everyone I know. It's such a blast!

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 22/09/2026

Days 9 & 10 from TIFF. I'm back home and recovering. There might still be some reviews ahead, but for now, here are the last few, including a rave for Rogue Trooper, which I adored. #tiff regionfree.net/tiff-2026-fi...

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TIFF 2026 reviews: Rogue Trooper, Half, The Diary of a Mad Old Man

Reviews from the Toronto International Film Festival 2026 include: Rogue Trooper, Half, The Diary of a Mad Old Man, and Wild, Wild East.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 18/09/2026

TIFF day eight: Drifter is earnest but way too long, while Ella Ballentine impresses in the dry black comedy Back in Black. #tiff regionfree.net/tiff-2026-da...

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TIFF 2026 reviews: Back in Black, Drifter, Up Against It

Reviews of Drifter, Back in Black, and Up Against It from the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 15/09/2026

TIFF day five: Takashi Miike takes the festival by storm, Martin McDonagh and The Debut are mixed bags, and God Bless You, Mr. Kopu is one of the best debuts in recent memory. #tiff regionfree.net/tiff-2026-da...

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TIFF 2026 reviews: Day five – Wild Horse Nine, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo

Reviews of The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, Wild Horse Nine, God Bless You, Mr Kopu, The Debut, and Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 14/09/2026

TIFF day four: Alpha Gang delights, Zach Snyder torments us with a new film, and The Surgeon sends the festival screaming. #tiff regionfree.net/tiff-2026-da...

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TIFF 2026 reviews: Day four – The Last Photograph, Alpha Gang, The Surgeon

Reviews from the fourth day at the Toronto International Film Festival

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 13/09/2026

Loved Devil! I think you'll have a blast with this one.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 11/09/2026

TIFF 2026 dispatches, day one: Tender Loving Care, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, and Being Heumann. What a start to the festival! regionfree.net/tiff-2026-da...

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TIFF 2026: Day one – Tender Loving Care, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, Being Heumann

The first day of my TIFF 2026 coverage, including capsule reviews and musings.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 10/09/2026

Day one of TIFF. Scotiabank line already feels like an old friend.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 08/09/2026

I desperately want to go driving around in his silly ass car now, causing endless grief to the three-wheeler every time I see it.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 08/09/2026

Gamescom previews keep on coming! This time, I take a look at the new Mega Man game, and it's a delightfully retro romp that made me feel young again. #gamescom #megaman

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 07/09/2026

Yeah, it's immensely frustrating. Especially since we constantly get desirable men of increasing years, but somehow for everyone else the appeal stops at 20.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 07/09/2026

Right?! Every time she kept insisting how old she is I had to do a double take.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 05/09/2026

Gamescom previews continue! This time, I got to play the new Alien: Isolation 2 demo, which is still in development. I wasn't the biggest fan of the first part, but the sequel seems to have upped the ante so dramatically, that I couldn't help but be swept away by the terror. #gamescom #alien

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 04/09/2026

It might lead inside the mind of John Malkovich!

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 04/09/2026

My Gamescom previews continue with Silent Hill: Townfall, a Lynchian nightmare that I absolutely adored. #gamescom #silenthill

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 03/09/2026

My Gamescom previews are dropping this week. First off is Belmont’s Curse, which is the best thing to happen to Castlevania in decades. @swiperightgg.bsky.social #Castlevania

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 01/09/2026

The Helsinki International Film Festival is almost upon us, and I picked 10 essential films you shouldn't miss this year. Check out reviews and links to tickets on Region Free: regionfree.net/10-essential...

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10 essential films you shouldn't miss at the Helsinki International Film Festival 2026

My recommendations for the Helsinki International Film Festival are here. Check out the films you shouldn't miss in 2026 before you book tickets!

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 31/08/2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword isn't just one of the best games of the year so far; it's one of the best action-adventure games I've ever played. Capcom is on an incredible run that shows no signs of slowing down. #gaming regionfree.net/onimusha-way...

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is one of the best action games ever made

As rewarding as it is difficult, Onimusha isn’t just one of the best games of the year; it’s one of the best action games ever made.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 21/08/2026

In Finnish theaters today, The Ice Tower is a hypnotic, melancholy, and often beautiful fantasy that works superbly as a companion piece to both Pan's Labyrinth and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. I greatly enjoyed it. regionfree.net/the-ice-towe...

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The Ice Tower is a beautiful and melancholy fantasy

Haunting, melancholy, and beautiful, The Ice Tower is a mesmerizing work of fantasy that lingers long after the film ends.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 19/08/2026

He's absurdly charismatic when he wants to be! I'd love to see him lean more into that and those same goofy sensibilities that worked so well in SPY.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 19/08/2026

There's a new Jason Statham movie out, and it's terrible. It's not even good enough to warrant any further sea puns. #filmsky regionfree.net/mutiny-jason...

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Mutiny deserves to walk the plank

Jason Statham's latest is a dull riff on Die Hard without any thrills, wit, or charm.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 14/08/2026

I'm only casually aware of Sword Art Online, but I still mostly enjoyed my time with Echoes of Aincrad. It's very light and breezy, and gorgeous to look at. Sometimes that's enough. #gaming regionfree.net/echoes-of-ai...

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Echoes of Aincrad is a basic but fun action RPG for anime fans

Echoes of Aincrad wouldn't be my first recommendation for RPG or action game fans, but it certainly wouldn't be my last one, either. It's simply solid, and sometimes that's enough.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 30/07/2026

There's no question that Bergholm is a talented director, and I can't wait to see what she does next. Nightborn has its moments; they just don't come together when they need to. regionfree.net/nightborn-fo...

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Nightborn has its moments, but not enough to satisfy

Occasionally atmospheric and anchored by a committed leading performance, Nightborn is an unsatisfying folk horror outing that's neither scary nor macabre enough to make an impression.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 29/07/2026

I enjoyed Deathstalker immensely. This is the kind of heartfelt and imaginative adventure fare that made me love the genre in the first place. Let's have ten more, please! #indiefilm regionfree.net/deathstalker...

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Deathstalker is a joyously silly fantasy adventure

Fantastically gory, fun, and brimming with heart, Deathstalker is an instant cult classic for fans of classic sword and sorcery films.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 28/07/2026

Sadie Sink steals the show in an aggressively fine sequel that is more interested in future homework than it is in telling a compelling story of its own. #spiderman #marvel regionfree.net/spider-man-b...

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day doesn't feel new in any way

Brand New Day features great performances from its main cast, but the story is stuck in a rut with no way out.

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Joonatan Itkonen ➡️ TIFF @regionfree.net · 24/07/2026

I was honored to be part of the first FIPRESCI jury at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival this year. My piece on the winning film, The Night, is now live, and I warmly recommend it. If you liked Pan's Labyrinth or The Witch, you'll love this, too. fipresci.org/report/the-n...

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The Night: Perversion is freedom - FIPRESCI | The International Federation of Film Critics

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