3 Stars, Film Festivals, Jaime's Reviews ‘Lucy in the Sky’ TIFF Review: Noah Hawley’s Directorial Debut Falls Short of the Diamonds September 29, 2019September 29, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Lucy in the Sky’ TIFF Review: Noah Hawley’s Directorial Debut Falls Short of the Diamonds Noah Hawley makes his directorial debut with a tale about an astronaut's existential crisis.
Blog Entries 2018: Another Year of Cinema Come and Gone February 4, 2019February 5, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on 2018: Another Year of Cinema Come and Gone In which Jaime Rebanal reminisces over the many cinematic highlights to come by in 2018.
4 Stars, Jaime's Reviews The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is a Compelling but Endearing Mess: TIFF Review October 18, 2018January 13, 2019by Jaime Rebanal1 Comment on The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is a Compelling but Endearing Mess: TIFF Review Xavier Dolan's first English language effort is a messy melodrama, but also endearing in how personal it feels for the Canadian director.
4 Stars, Jaime's Reviews Annihilation – Review February 26, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Annihilation – Review Doesn't let down from its title. (✯✯✯✯)
1½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews Black Swan – Review September 19, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Black Swan – Review Exploitative in its own misery and lack of subtlety. (✯½)
4 Stars, Jaime's Reviews Song to Song – Review July 27, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Song to Song – Review Hypnotic, if still somewhat alienating. (✯✯✯✯)
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews Heat – Review May 5, 2017May 5, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Heat – Review Layered in brilliance on all count, a work as challenging as it is thrilling. (✯✯✯✯✯)
2½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews Jackie – Review January 25, 2017March 3, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Jackie – Review A step-by-step guide on undermining one of the most fascinating American figures of her time. (✯✯½)