Mank vs Polytechnique

Mank is a love letter to the Golden Age of Hollywood, focusing on the writing of Citizen Kane. Shot in stunning black and white, the film captures the political and social climate of 1930s California. It is a dense, intellectual, and deeply personal project for Fincher, reflecting his own experiences with the studio system. While it may be less accessible than his thrillers, it is a beautifully cr...

Polytechnique is a stark, black-and-white dramatization of the 1989 Montreal Massacre. Villeneuve approaches the tragic event with immense sensitivity and restraint, focusing on the perspective of the students involved. By avoiding sensationalism, the film becomes a haunting meditation on violence and its aftermath. It is a difficult, somber watch that serves as a powerful tribute to the victims....