Bob Turnbull
@thelogicalmind.bsky.social
Dad & lover of Dad jokes, Toronto resident, film fiend, compulsive Spotify playlist builder, beer enthusiast, sudoku dabbler, retired design manager. I used to write about all kinds of film - now I’m happy to just watch 'em. He/Him.
You can’t fault me for spending a rainy day in theatres…Going to Lightbox to see THE MASTERMIND, DIE MY LOVE and Lucille Hadzihalilovic’s THE ICE TOWER. Suck it grey skies!
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
You can’t fault me for spending a rainy day in theatres…Going to Lightbox to see THE MASTERMIND, DIE MY LOVE and Lucille Hadzihalilovic’s THE ICE TOWER. Suck it grey skies!
Randomly noticed that one of my Bluesky friends had mentioned that THE RETURN OF COUNT YORGA was a thing, so I immediately ran to it with open arms (having loved the first one). Such a wise decision that was! It’s fun, has some great surprises and boy was it gorgeous…
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Randomly noticed that one of my Bluesky friends had mentioned that THE RETURN OF COUNT YORGA was a thing, so I immediately ran to it with open arms (having loved the first one). Such a wise decision that was! It’s fun, has some great surprises and boy was it gorgeous…
I didn’t think GRAND THEFT HAMLET would work or even be as entertaining my son’s gameplay, but I fell so easily into the rhythms of the film. Yeah, I said film…It’s funny, incorporates story themes into its characters’ lives and is even deeply affecting at times. Really wonderful and creative stuff.
October 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I didn’t think GRAND THEFT HAMLET would work or even be as entertaining my son’s gameplay, but I fell so easily into the rhythms of the film. Yeah, I said film…It’s funny, incorporates story themes into its characters’ lives and is even deeply affecting at times. Really wonderful and creative stuff.
Though I really enjoyed the fullness of M3GAN 2.0’s silly fun, it would’ve received top marks solely for its diegetic Kate Bush needle drop…
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October 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Though I really enjoyed the fullness of M3GAN 2.0’s silly fun, it would’ve received top marks solely for its diegetic Kate Bush needle drop…
Robert Mulligan's 1974 THE NICKEL RIDE is aggressively quiet and slow at times, but it scratched that itch for mid-70s neo-noir and never felt forced or littered with plot contrivances. Jason Miller nails the fatalism and paranoia. I understand why I had never heard of it, but...then again I don't.
September 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Robert Mulligan's 1974 THE NICKEL RIDE is aggressively quiet and slow at times, but it scratched that itch for mid-70s neo-noir and never felt forced or littered with plot contrivances. Jason Miller nails the fatalism and paranoia. I understand why I had never heard of it, but...then again I don't.
It’s not that I NEED to see ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER again to fill in plot points or themes, it’s just that I really WANT to see it again. Just to enjoy it all again. Like now.
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It’s not that I NEED to see ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER again to fill in plot points or themes, it’s just that I really WANT to see it again. Just to enjoy it all again. Like now.
Fresh out of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER…What an incredibly propulsive movie that was. Not just entertaining, but completely engaging for every moment. Also disturbingly sad.
“Life man! LIFE!!”
“Life man! LIFE!!”
September 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Fresh out of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER…What an incredibly propulsive movie that was. Not just entertaining, but completely engaging for every moment. Also disturbingly sad.
“Life man! LIFE!!”
“Life man! LIFE!!”
Finally got around to watching 1985’s RAZORBACK. Story and characters much worse than expected, but WHOA - even on a VHS looking stream from Hoopla, this thing looked gorgeous. Great use of light and “monster” design (last 10-15 minutes showed that off well) for a lowish-budget 80s film.
September 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Finally got around to watching 1985’s RAZORBACK. Story and characters much worse than expected, but WHOA - even on a VHS looking stream from Hoopla, this thing looked gorgeous. Great use of light and “monster” design (last 10-15 minutes showed that off well) for a lowish-budget 80s film.
Apparently all the kids are using Letterboxd, so here’s my attempt at listing my Top 16 of #TIFF50 :
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Fave Films of TIFF 2025
Top 16 films out of the 45 viewed at TIFF 2025. Lots of good stuff below these, but even harder to rank as you go further down...These rankings are subject to change as often as new road construction ...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Apparently all the kids are using Letterboxd, so here’s my attempt at listing my Top 16 of #TIFF50 :
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I couldn’t help but feel like I’ve seen most of the misery brought on to the characters of GIRL done before…Not that this story isn’t worth telling or that it was told poorly, but I’m not sure it added much more. #TIFF50
September 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I couldn’t help but feel like I’ve seen most of the misery brought on to the characters of GIRL done before…Not that this story isn’t worth telling or that it was told poorly, but I’m not sure it added much more. #TIFF50
SILENT FRIEND is a glorious film for the senses - the visuals, the sounds…hell, it was even tactile at times. Nature leading us to be more open with the world and people around us. My favourite of #TIFF50
September 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
SILENT FRIEND is a glorious film for the senses - the visuals, the sounds…hell, it was even tactile at times. Nature leading us to be more open with the world and people around us. My favourite of #TIFF50
A little extra cleanup from TIFF…
RETREAT is that kind of solid thriller that keeps you on your toes and invested in the outcomes. Even though the entire cast is hearing-impaired, it was one of the loudest screenings (deep sound field) of the fest. #TIFF50
RETREAT is that kind of solid thriller that keeps you on your toes and invested in the outcomes. Even though the entire cast is hearing-impaired, it was one of the loudest screenings (deep sound field) of the fest. #TIFF50
September 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A little extra cleanup from TIFF…
RETREAT is that kind of solid thriller that keeps you on your toes and invested in the outcomes. Even though the entire cast is hearing-impaired, it was one of the loudest screenings (deep sound field) of the fest. #TIFF50
RETREAT is that kind of solid thriller that keeps you on your toes and invested in the outcomes. Even though the entire cast is hearing-impaired, it was one of the loudest screenings (deep sound field) of the fest. #TIFF50
Panahi’s IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT was a lot funnier than you might think as things go along and tension increases. But underneath it is anger and frustration and sadness and fright. Such a brilliant mix. #TIFF50
September 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Panahi’s IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT was a lot funnier than you might think as things go along and tension increases. But underneath it is anger and frustration and sadness and fright. Such a brilliant mix. #TIFF50
Really quite enjoyed every evil calculated turn in HEDDA. Thought the story, plot elements and character traits all just merged and flowed nicely. #TIFF50
September 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Really quite enjoyed every evil calculated turn in HEDDA. Thought the story, plot elements and character traits all just merged and flowed nicely. #TIFF50
Although a bit all over the place (possibly due to a bit of brain fog on my part), A USEFUL GHOST is often a very quiet, sweet and gently funny ghost story about memory and being forgotten. Until it’s not and the vengeance seeking comes in. Also, be kind to your fridges… #TIFF50
September 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Although a bit all over the place (possibly due to a bit of brain fog on my part), A USEFUL GHOST is often a very quiet, sweet and gently funny ghost story about memory and being forgotten. Until it’s not and the vengeance seeking comes in. Also, be kind to your fridges… #TIFF50
A bit mixed on HAMNET…When it goes “big” it’s a lot to handle…But its quieter lighter moments are pretty wonderful. Its final moments did pull me in… #TIFF50
September 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A bit mixed on HAMNET…When it goes “big” it’s a lot to handle…But its quieter lighter moments are pretty wonderful. Its final moments did pull me in… #TIFF50
The music was a little too maudlin (William B would’ve loved that!), but how could I not adore JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME? SCTV was so formative for me that I could never be unbiased. That “Yellowbelly” sketch still kills me…Nice to see he appeared to be the man I always assumed he was. #TIFF50
September 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The music was a little too maudlin (William B would’ve loved that!), but how could I not adore JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME? SCTV was so formative for me that I could never be unbiased. That “Yellowbelly” sketch still kills me…Nice to see he appeared to be the man I always assumed he was. #TIFF50
The Korean satire GOOD NEWS is a bit all over the place and wears out its welcome at 2 hours and 15 minutes long. Some funny stuff, some solid satirical digs, but a lot of overblown yelling and redundant scenes. #TIFF50
September 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Korean satire GOOD NEWS is a bit all over the place and wears out its welcome at 2 hours and 15 minutes long. Some funny stuff, some solid satirical digs, but a lot of overblown yelling and redundant scenes. #TIFF50
BLUE HERON is simply remarkable. The most original take I’ve yet seen on having a “dialogue” with your past and memories. Truly touching and beautifully crafted in all respects. Just Wow. Best Q&A of the fest as well - really shows how personal the project was for everyone involved. #TIFF50
September 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
BLUE HERON is simply remarkable. The most original take I’ve yet seen on having a “dialogue” with your past and memories. Truly touching and beautifully crafted in all respects. Just Wow. Best Q&A of the fest as well - really shows how personal the project was for everyone involved. #TIFF50
WAKE UP DEAD MAN is easily the most front-to-back entertaining film I’ve seen at the fest so far. Darker in tone, but no less funny. Everyone is great, but Josh O’Connor is superb beyond even what I expected. #TIFF50
September 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
WAKE UP DEAD MAN is easily the most front-to-back entertaining film I’ve seen at the fest so far. Darker in tone, but no less funny. Everyone is great, but Josh O’Connor is superb beyond even what I expected. #TIFF50
As delighted with THE CHRISTOPHERS as Ian McKellan seemed to be trying to throw feathers on his painting. His line reading of “It’s absolute shit” was brilliant. Michaela Coel is equally good with her glares, stares and retorts. And her cheekbones deserve their own museum exhibit. #TIFF50
September 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
As delighted with THE CHRISTOPHERS as Ian McKellan seemed to be trying to throw feathers on his painting. His line reading of “It’s absolute shit” was brilliant. Michaela Coel is equally good with her glares, stares and retorts. And her cheekbones deserve their own museum exhibit. #TIFF50
A mom and her 11 year old daughter struggle to come to grips with the looming death of the husband/father in the haltingly paced RENOIR. Their search for connection resolves nicely and there are lovely moments, but you need to be OK with its purposely unorganized structure. #TIFF50
September 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A mom and her 11 year old daughter struggle to come to grips with the looming death of the husband/father in the haltingly paced RENOIR. Their search for connection resolves nicely and there are lovely moments, but you need to be OK with its purposely unorganized structure. #TIFF50