Reviews: Essays on Cinema is a rich tapestry of film critiques and personal reflections, spanning diverse genres and perspectives. It offers a fascinating journey through the Toronto International Film Festival and beyond, revealing the author's deep insights into filmmaking and the festival experience. What I enjoyed most about this book was its blend of academic rigor and genuine passion for cinema.

Lights, camera, action! Reviews: Essays on Cinema is your backstage pass to the world of film festivals and the minds behind the movies. The book offers a whirlwind of critiques and musings that peel back the curtain on filmmaking. From gritty documentaries to heart-wrenching dramas, this book dishes out the scoop on what makes a film tick. It's like having a film buff friend spill all the secrets of cinema over coffee. 🎬

I requested to read and review this book due to my interest and familiarity with cinema and film studies.
Unfortunately, this was miss for me. Though, I recommend the book to film students and enthusiasts.
The film selection was one of the strengths of this book for me. The variety of films covered in the essays was good.
Other audience members might be better suited to read this book. The author reviews a couple of concerts/shows as well.
Some of the essays incline towards humanities, film studies, social sciences, whereas most others are personal reviews by the author.

The essays vary in length. Due to the scope, I enjoyed some of the longer ones more because of the depth they could go into.