From war and moral collapse to family fracture and dementia, this year’s lineup turned inward and outward at once, with filmmakers confronting a world that rejects escapism.
Peter Howell is a Movie Critic at Toronto Star. With a focus on the film industry and filmmaking, he has been writing about arts and entertainment since 1996, having previously served as the Star’s pop critic from 1991 to 1996. Peter's insights and critiques have been featured in numerous publications, including St. Catharines Standard Group Inc, The Hamilton Spectator, and The Art Newspaper.
