Film critic | Peter Howell Night Vision

"The Black Phone" dials into scary stuff, despite plot holes

Ethan Hawke and terrific young actors star in combo survival thriller and ghost story.

Timothée Chalamet talks about sex, pronouncing his name and savouring fame

The "Dune" star's skyrocket launched with "Call Me By Your Name."

Michael Apted: The life journey ended at "63 Up" — but he had plans to go on

Michael Apted and I had a deal: If we lived another seven years, we'd do an interview.

Austin Butler is absolutely magnetic in the title role of Baz Luhrmann’s "Elvis"

Rising star conjures the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s looks, voice and moves over several decades.

"The Long Rider" catches you by surprise, even knowing how the journey ends

A man and his horses go the distance in remarkable new doc.

Sex Pistols had a future after all, but Sid Vicious wouldn't have liked it

What once was dire prophecy is now sweet nostalgia.

Sex Pistols series "Pistol" is a dazed and amusing account of legendary punks

Danny Boyle's six-parter hits all the high notes — especially the discordant ones.

Emma Thompson seeks sex and understanding in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande"

Sophie Hyde’s two-hander of lust for hire is astute, funny, sexy and brave.

The Hollywood North Film Awards show is five and alive for 2022

Canada's most indie film bash is back in person after two years in the virtual realm.

The 10 Best Films at the 75th Cannes Film Festival

From the arthouse fare of "Decision to Leave" to the Hollywood glitter of "Elvis," Cannes '22 had it all.

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Movies I can't live without

Toronto Star movie critic Peter Howell has written a book about his 25 favourite movies, with highly personal reviews from Apocalypse Now to The Wizard of Oz.

Here's a sample of his review of 2001: A Space Odyssey, his all-time favourite film:

"It was billed as The Ultimate Trip and the hyperbole was justified, then as now.

Stanley Kubrick's space opus still seems like the future, 52 years after its release and 19 years after its significant title year. It never gets old and I never tire of seeing it, even after 50-plus viewings..."