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Natalie Portman wearing her iconic pink wig in 'Closer'.

10 cynical movies about romance

What's more romantic than an existential crisis?

The Shape Of Water Review [TIFF 2017]

The Shape of Water demonstrates Guillermo del Toro's masterful way with visual storytelling, but suffers slightly from narrative distractions.

Stronger Review [TIFF 2017]

Stronger complicates the notion of the public hero in its heartfelt telling of Boston marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman's story, with terrific performances from Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany.

The Killing Of A Sacred Deer Review [TIFF 2017]

The Killing of a Sacred Deer envelops you in its strange, disturbing world with the manipulative skill of a true surrealist master.

Transparent Season 3 Review

Transparent looks to be going in more interesting directions this season, but with just as much empathy as usual.

Amanda Knox Review [TIFF 2016]

Netflix adds another outstanding documentary to their lineup with Amanda Knox, a true crime dive that would make Errol Morris proud.

Two Lovers And A Bear Review [TIFF 2016]

Two Lovers and a Bear finds a blend of magic realism, romance and isolation that produces a tremendously moving result.

La La Land Review [TIFF 2016]

La La Land feels like a throwback and also like something we've never seen before, resulting in a dreamy musical that hits just about every note.

Denial Review [TIFF 2016]

Denial puts pro-fascist bigotry on trial, and succeeds in being satisfying without sacrificing dignity.

Trespass Against Us Review [TIFF 2016]

Terrific performances by Brendan Gleeson and Michael Fassbender make Trespass Against Us an engaging crime drama about the tension between family loyalty and personal identity.