ELSINORE is a perfectly fine film elevated by extraordinary work from Andrew Scott, who plays Ian Charleson as he delivers the performance of a lifetime as Hamlet on stage while privately battling AIDS. The heartbreak, agony, drive, joy, and sheer courage of Charleson’s story make this a dream role for any actor, and Scott rises to the challenge at every turn, delivering what may be the finest performance of his career. Backed by a moving, piano-driven score, there likely won’t be a dry eye in the house, though the film is also far funnier than expected, particularly whenever Scott shares the screen with Olivia Colman. A stirring testament to the will to live, the need to create, and the immortality one can achieve through art.
THE DEBUT is a pure and utter delight from beginning to end. Jesse Eisenberg continues to level up as a director, taking big swings while getting phenomenal performances out of his actors. Julianne Moore is flat out amazing as a naive, perky, blissful woman who is wearing a mask through her sad life (There’s one scene where she deservedly got a huge applause from the Telluride audience). And Giamatti is splendid as the tough but encouraging theater director who pushes Moore’s character to redefine herself, even if she takes things too far. A total joy of a film celebrating the theater community, working through anxiety, and the indescribable feeling of losing yourself on stage. Wonderful comedic editing, charming songs from Eisenberg, and a playful score from Emile Mosser.
#TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey praises Hudson Williams ahead of his upcoming participation at this year’s festival ⭐️
“It’s great to see how Hudson Williams has blown up on a fully Canadian show. I’m sure he’s got the whole world knocking on his door.”
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a staunch zionist a johnny depp supporter and a guy who mocked george floyd all in one show very on brand for caucasian liberals so eye cannot be surprised