KNIFE + HEART – ★★☆ – French film set in the late 70s about a killer going after actors in a gay porn flick. Good soundtrack, watchable film, Hollywood remake unlikely. #MIFF2018

APOSTASY – ★★★ – A firm reminder of why you’ve got to be a little crazy to have blind faith in organised religion (in this case Jehovah’s Witnesses) #MIFF2018

KUSAMA: INFINITY – ★★★ – Inspiring documentary about Japanese contemporary artist , Yayoi Kusama. An interesting take on the art world; her story is an inspiring one of success by never admitting defeat. #MIFF2018

THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER – ★★★☆ – I wouldn’t say I lived this film, which edges on disturbing, but the motives of the teacher kept me thinking for a couple of days after seeing it. Maggie Gyllenhaal was great as usual. #MIFF2018

THE KING – ★★☆- Just okay documentary that is trying (and only partially succeeding) to tie the story of Elvis’ career to the state of the American dream. Well shot, lots of good interviews, but doesn’t succeed in its aim. #MIFF2018