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

SHOCK WAVES: DIARY OF MY MIND – ★★ – Beyond belief attempt at finding cause for a student killing his parents and whether his literature teacher may have had some bearing. If you think you can blame music|books|video games for violent crimes maybe this’d be your thing. #MIFF2018

THE BILL MURRAY STORIES – ★★★ – Documentary investigating the stories around Bill Murray mingling with the public unexpectedly. Interesting stories, but I wonder his motives, and wish the documentary had dug a little deeper into the why. #MIFF2018

AMERICAN ANIMALS – ★★★☆ – Very well polished American film telling the true story about four young gentlemen who decide to try and steal some rare books from their university campus library. Enjoyable, but unsure if they deserve the fame/limelight for committing a crime. #MIFF2018