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‘Penguin Bloom’ Trailer: Naomi Watts Stars In This True Story Of A Woman’s Recovery Aided By A Bird

January 8, 2021 12:28 pm

On paper, you would think Netflix’s upcoming feature, “Penguin Bloom,” would be in the middle of the awards season discussion. The film stars Naomi Watts, who has turned in some truly great performances over h...

‘Penguin Bloom’: Naomi Watts Succumbs To Ableist Tropes & Overwrought Metaphor In Glendyn Ivin’s Film [TIFF Review]

Marshall Shaffer

September 11, 2020 12:43 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

“Mom’s not the same person she once was,” narrates adolescent Noah Bloom (Griffin Murray-Johnston) over the coda of “Penguin Bloom.” He continues, “She’s not the person she wanted to be, but for me, she’s so m...

Toronto International Film Festival 2020 Preview: 15 Films To Watch

Andrew Bundy and Rodrigo Perez

September 8, 2020 2:08 pm

Features, Festivals, News

Not to overstate the obvious, but yes, it's been a weird, horrible year as the pandemic not only upended our lives but the entire film and television industry. This year, that meant, so far, no SXSW, no Cannes...

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