Search: Starring Taran Killam

12 Years A Slave (2013)

Review preview for 12 Years A Slave

One of this year's must-see films, this is not simply a worthy tribute of a subject too often ignored by Hollywood; it's also a remarkable piece of cinema in its own right.

Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5

A free black man is abducted and sold into slavery.
A Disturbance In The Force (2023)

Review preview for A Disturbance In The Force

The special itself may exert a certain fascination but this documentary reveals that there was much more going on behind the scenes.

Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5

The story behind the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special, which was watched by 13 million people but never re-aired and is considered one of the worst shows to ever air on TV.
The Heat (2013)

Review preview for The Heat

First names are, of course, never used because they're out-menning the men in every department, including misogynist asides and police brutality - by the end of the runtime you wonder why they bothered casting women at all.

Amber Wilkinson · 2.5 out of 5

Mismatched buddy cop comedy with a female twist.
Killing Gunther (2017)

Review preview for Killing Gunther

He said he'd be back, and he meant it.

Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5

A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.
River Wild (2023)

Review preview for River Wild

Meester is a strong lead...giving the film some much needed emotional force without oversimplifying it.

Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5

A pair of siblings who love but distrust each other embark on a white water rafting trip with a small group. One of their friends from childhood turns out to be more dangerous than anticipated.