Review: Lion

By John Corrado ★★★½ (out of 4) Based on the true story of Saroo Brierly’s journey to reconnect with his birth family after getting lost on the crowded streets of India over twenty years earlier, Lion is a moving and inspiring drama. The first half of the film follows Saroo as a young boy (Sunny Pawar), who gets… Read More Review: Lion

Review: Jackie

By John Corrado ★★★★ (out of 4) Directed by Pablo Larraín in his English language debut, Jackie largely eschews the typical biopic formula to offer a complex and nuanced portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy, exploring how she meticulously managed her place in the public spotlight, both as First Lady and sudden widow. The narrative is centred… Read More Review: Jackie