Blair Hoyle
29 articles written by Blair Hoyle
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Short Stay (ND/NF Review)
Evoking shades of early works by Joe Swanberg and The Duplass Brothers, 'Short Stay' is a realistic and entertaining comedy.
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Happy Hour (ND/NF Review)
With a gargantuan 5+ hour runtime, 'Happy Hour' is the kind of intimate character study that's unheard of.
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The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun
Joann Sfar's polarizing neo-noir contains a sharp sense of style and a paper thin storyline.
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EUFF 2015: Body
The strange, comedic tone of 'Body' won't be for everyone, but it's an interesting piece of art regardless.
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EUFF 2015: The Keeper of Lost Causes
A few subversive tweaks to an old formula should make this film enjoyable for mystery fans.
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In the Basement
A documentary focused on the oddities in people's basements isn't as shocking as it wishes.
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Homemakers
A engaging and comedic take on the punk rock lifestyle.
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Homesick (TIFF Review)
A wonderful, audacious film that challenges its audience, and serves as a brilliant debut for its lead actress and director.
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TIFF 2015: Downriver
An Aussie mystery thriller that relies heavily on its fascinating characters, 'Downriver' is consistently suspenseful, despite occasionally overstaying its welcome.
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The Ones Below (TIFF Review)
Unexpected twists, empathetic characters, and an unshakable darkness, 'The Ones Below' is one of the most suspenseful films of the year.
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Eden
A consistently engaging human survival story that makes for a suspenseful popcorn flick.
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TIFF 2015: The Paradise Suite
This crowded ensemble film has too many subplots and doesn't come together cohesively.
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Demon (TIFF Review)
A truly unique take on the all-too-crowded possession sub-genre, but is it worth the strenuous journey?
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Ten Thousand Saints
The 1980s straight edge hardcore scene sets the backdrop for this coming of age tale.
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Homme Less
An unstructured but curious look at one disadvantaged man's quest for the American dream.