Director: Justine Triet Writers: Justine Triet, Arthur Harari Starring: Sandra Hüller, Samuel Theis, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado Graner Runtime:  2 Hour 31 Minutes Synopsis:  The much-lauded winner of this year’s Palme d’Or, Justine Triet’s fourth feature has cemented her status as one of today’s great filmmaking talents. Unfolding over two-and-a-half hours like a compulsively readable novel, the riveting Anatomy of a Fall is both a dissection of an intimate relationship and of the...

Director: Gareth Edwards Writers: Gareth Edwards, Chris Weitz Starring: John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson Runtime:  2 Hour 13 Minutes Synopsis: Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child. The crew talks about Gareth Edwards' The Creator. Looking past the AI propaganda that this film is (have we learned...

Director: Craig Gillespie Writers: Lauren Schuker Blum, Rebecca Angelo, Ben Mezrich Starring: Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D'Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Seth Rogen, Sebastian Stan Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes Synopsis: Dumb Money is the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world's hottest...

Kriss makes his return to covering the Toronto Film Festival in person for his second time. While this year was a bit different because of the Writers and Actors strike, the film festival itself was still packed full of film lovers. There was also a solid contingent of International films and stars that attended.  This year Kriss focused on a reduced schedule and only watched 9 films at the festival but got a good mix of films. From International Midnight Madness films to Thrillers to...

Director: Kenneth Branagh Writers: Michael Green, Agatha Christie Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, Tina  Fey Runtime:  1 Hour 43 Minutes Synopsis: In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer. The crew review the latest in Hercule Piorot series both starring and directing Kenneth Branagh, A...

Sports movies are tricky. So are video game adaptations. Thankfully for Gran Turismo, rather than attempt to spin a narrative out of gameplay, the plot capitalizes on the unique opportunity to showcase its game (that's actually an extremely advanced driving simulator) through Jann Mardenborough's extraordinary real-life journey from gamer-to- professional race car driver.  In Neill Blomkamp's (District 9) hands Gran Turismo is slick, well-paced, and visually engaging. The storytelling weaves...

Director: Angel Manuel Soto Writers: Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer Starring: Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, Becky G, Damián Alcázar, George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Belissa Escobedo, Elpidia Carrillo, Susan Sarandon, Harvey Guillén, Raol Max Trujillo Runtime: 2 Hour 7 Minutes Synopsis: An alien scarab chooses college graduate Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the teenager with a suit of armor that's capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as...

Director: André Øvredal Writers: Bragi F. Schut, Zak Olkewicz, Bram Stoker Starring: Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham Runtime: 1 Hour 58 Minutes Synopsis: A crew sailing from Carpathia to England find that they are carrying very dangerous cargo. The crew talk about the latest creature feature, The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on...

Highly anticipated release, Infinity Pool, marked writer/director Brandon Cronenberg's (Possessor, 2020 Sundance) festival return in the Midnight section lineup. It's taking a few more steps off the beaten path in his twisted exploration of the ravages to human soul. So buckle up because there's so much to unpack... Director: Brandon Cronenberg Screenwriters: Brandon Cronenberg Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman Runtime:  118 minutes Sundance Synopsis: James and...

Snapshot Review: Talk to Me is a brilliant take on a classic possession movie for the modern age. It's a cautionary tale masquerading as a haunting minimalist horror film who's strength lies in its emotionally gifted ensemble.  This directorial debut of twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou demonstrates both their love of horror and a faith in relying on impactful, yet gnarly, practical effects, stellar sound design, a wicked use of dark humor in a twisted well-written narrative to...

Director: Christopher Nolan Writers: Christopher Nolan, Kai Bird, Martin Sherwin Starring: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon Runtime: 3 hours Synopsis: The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Kriss, Ro and Brandon talk about the latest from director Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer. This is a star studded cast in a very long but good movie. The first hour is a bit challenging but overall everything comes together....

Director: Christopher McQuarrie Writers: Bruce Geller, Erik Jendresen, Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson Runtime: 2 hour 43 minutes Synopsis: Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands. We discuss our problematic cult leader fave Tom Cruise in yet another great action film, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One.  Ro's convinced that Dead Reckoning-Part One...

Director: James Mangold Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, Karen Allen Runtime: 2 hour 34 minutes Synopsis: Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. It's 2023 and we're talking about an Indiana Jones movie. Who would have thunk it? Well, at least there's Nazis being punched in the face. So maybe that's worth checking...

Director: Peter Sohn Writers: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, Brenda Hsueh Starring: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O'Hara Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes Synopsis: Follows Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together.     Ro, Brandon and Kriss review and discuss the latest film from Pixar, Elemental.   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an...

Director: Andy Muschietti Writers: Christina Hodsonn, Joby Harold Starring: Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck, Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Michael Shannon Runtime: 2 hour 24 minutes Synopsis: Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future. Let's start off with an apology to Michael Keaton. For decades now there have been debates over which actor is truly...

Director: Steven Caple Jr Writers: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage Runtime: 2 hour 7 minutes Synopsis: During the '90s, a new faction of Transformers - the Maximals - join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth. Ro & Kriss talk about the latest Transformers film that is clearly a clean break from the Bay-era of films and starts the franchise off in a new and...

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K Thompson Writers: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dave Callaham Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya Runtime: 2 hour 20 minutes Synopsis: Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be...

Director: Rob Marshall Writers: David Magee Starring: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina Runtime: 2 hour 15 minutes Synopsis: A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. The crew reviews the live action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't...

Director: Louis Leterrier Writers: Dan Mazeau, Justin Lin Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Charlize Theron, John Cena, Sung Kang,  Runtime: 2 hour 21 minutes Synopsis: Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes. I don't care what anyone says. The Fast & Furious movies used to be good for a bit of a streak there (5, 6 & 7). It's very clear the series...

Director: James Gunn Writers: James Gunn, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Starring: Chriss Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki Runtime: 2 hour 30 minutes Synopsis: Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful. Kriss, Ro and Brandon are back to review the last ride of the Guardians...

Director: Stephen Williams Writers: Stefani Robinson Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr, Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Ronke Adekoluejo, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes Synopsis: Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair. Ro & Kriss discuss and review Chevalier.  Like...

Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: Ivan Atkinson, Marn Davies, Guy Ritchie Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Sean Sagar, Jason Wong, Rhys Yates Runtime: 2 hour 3 minutes Synopsis: During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain. Ro & Kriss talk about Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on...

Kriss and Brandon talk about The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Well, at least Brandon does while Kriss listens as he was the only one to see the film out of the crew.   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Phenomblak @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic.  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  

Director: Chad Stahelski Writers: Shay Hatten, Michael Finch, Derek Kolstad Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Clancy Brown, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Rina Sawayama Runtime: 2 hour 49 minutes Synopsis: John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into...

Director: Michael B. Jordan Writers: Keenan Coogler, Zach Baylin Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes Synopsis: Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight. Kriss, Ro and Brandon have differing opinions on the latest Creed film. It seems to come down to expectations. If you have lowered expectations because this is...