The Formalist Critic

A Cinematic Detective decodimg the complex layers of moving images.

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

Rather than treating film as merely plot, dialogue or social commentary/agenda. I map out how patterns create an emotional, intellectual framework.

Evaluating how attributes of the cinematic medium & language translate & alter reality into a unique piece of art, into a illusion.

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

What A Year For Cinema! 2026!

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@effoff1988 I did not use my academic background as part of any argument. You accused me of being a burner account. The Academy selection process is far from Academic

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@effoff1988 If you want to be technical I do formalist criticism, genre theory, pure cinema study and auteur analysis as post on this app.

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@effoff1988 I'm not the one lying here.

My last two breakdowns have been on Backrooms and The Invite. I've broken down more then Michael.

I'm not apart of Film Twitter

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@effoff1988 I just joined the app. I'm a film professor not a burner account. This is my main & only profile. So I have no idea what you're talking about

Make sure you stand on your prediction about MICHAEL. Looking at data points. not taking into account all variables will be a mistake

[Robert Pattinson Photos | Fansite @pattinsonphotos]

Funny moment when Robert Pattinson & Skyler Gisondo are interrupted by a Zoom announcement during their Primetime Q&A with SAG-AFTRA on September 19th

(pineappleo on ig)

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@effoff1988 Are you stating today that Michael will not be a Best Picture Nominee?

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@ronaldotrancoso All 3 of those films will not get Best Picture Nominations

[Film Festival @LifeIsAFilmFest]

2026 Toronto International Film Festival TIFF Awards:

People’s Choice: LA BOLA NEGRA, Los Javis - 1st runner-up I PLAY ROCKY - 2nd runner-up BEING HEUMANN
International People’s Choice: ELSINORE, Simon Stone - 1st runner-up POSSIBLE LOVE - 2nd runner-up THE ASSASSIN(S)
People’s Choice Midnight Madness: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BRIAN MULRONEY, Matthew Rankin 1st runner-up THE SPIRAL - 2nd runner-up ARRESTED MEMORY
People’s Choice Documentary: DARLENE LOVE, I KNOW WHERE I’VE BEEN, Barry Avrich - 1st runner-up BLACK SUNFLOWERS - 2nd runner-up THE ULTRA RUNNER
Platform Prize: ANGH, Theja Rio - honorable mention BRACE YOUR HEART
Best Canadian Feature Film: SUNBURN, Serville Pobletel - honorable mention MAN IN MOTION: THE RICK HANSEN STORY
Best Canadian Discovery: SMUDGE THE BLADES, Cody Lightning - honorable mention THE BLACK BOX IS ORANGE
NETPAC: THIRTEEN IN GAZA, Hosam Abu Dan
FIPRESCI Prize: ANCESTORS, David Turpin

You can find the full lineup of #TIFF26 films including awards, distributors, theatrical release dates, and trailers here;
https://t.co/ax8gyWPJTF

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@blewis1103 Over half the Best Picture field is already decided. It's now about 3 spots

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@MendezMovieRPT What is wrong with you @MendezMovieRPT?

Rocky, Disabled People & A Man dying of AIDs will not be Oscar Villians.

Plus those films have far to much critical support that will grow. The villain has to be the polarized anti critic vote.

Michael is the Classic Oscar Villain

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@effoff1988 Neither I Play Rocky or Being Heumann have lukewarm reviews, they are in the critically acclaimed range. They both have a great opportunity to end up with higher RT scores then The Debut once regional critics see the films.

[Male. @TeamRobP]

A24 poniendo a funcionar la cabeza y usando la tecnología para hacer una promoción ✌🏽

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@effoff1988 I wouldn't call it stable though. Its now in a fight to stay in the final 10 with other critical and festival darlings. This is shaping up to be a populist and crowd pleaser year.

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@ronaldotrancoso You're delusional if you think the TIFF results didn't hurt Club Kid.

The Debut may be ok but its now in a fight with Wild Horse Nine, The Invite, Elsinore, Club Kid, Primetime, Obsession etc

Michael, I Play Rocky & Being Heumann will all make the 10. This is a populist year.

[Reel Insight @reelinsight9]

NYFF has a really stacked lineup this year.

My Top 10 -

All Of A Sudden
Artificial
A Statement
Behemoth!
Club Kid
The Debut
Fjord
The Only Living Pickpocket In New York
Tender Loving Care
You Can See Everything

[Box Office Forecast 🎬 @BoxOfficeFcst]

🚨😍
As expected..the outbrake happened☣️
#ResidentEvilㅤ , directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons), opened ~$108M Box Office Wordwide

Resident Evil is tracking toward a $385M global finale (still waiting for 🇯🇵🇨🇳)

Budget💸: $75M - easy profit👍

[Variety @Variety]

Fueled by the major success of "Backrooms," A24 enjoyed its biggest summer ever and managed to beat Warner Bros. and Paramount in terms of market share.

It's one of the rare times an indie distributor has outgrossed a major studio during popcorn season: A24 ended the summer with $237 million in total and ranked fourth among distributors, ahead of Paramount with $192 million and Warner Bros. with $165 million.

https://t.co/6FlbalnGdO

[The Formalist Critic @TheFormalist]

@AminDesigns What hate are you referring? I haven't seen any. IPlay Rocky Critics score is climbing

[Anne Thompson @akstanwyck]

Being Heumann was in the running for the TIFF people’s choice award along with I Play Rocky. Sian Heder's movie is so well-wrought and funny and moving that it could go far in the Oscar race. High degree of difficulty. Actors will respond.