Train Dreams2025-11-08
Toronto, ON
In the midst of a nation relentlessly pushing towards a new frontier, there ought to be lots of stories to tell from those that shaped it. There’s just something comforting using that backdrop to tell the humble story of a man searching for meaning in his own life. And in terms of execution, it’s like a PNW hybrid of Days of Heaven and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Roger Deakins would be proud. Clint Bentley came out of nowhere with this one. Definitely will keep an eye on his work.
Watched on 35mm at the TIFF Lightbox. Another limited theatrical film print release from Netflix, following Frankenstein and After the Hunt. Jay Kelly is getting a similar release, but I already saw it at VIFF. Love that they are doing this, but surprised it’s coming from Netflix of all sources. This played at VIFF too, but it wasn’t even on my radar.
Watched on 35mm at the TIFF Lightbox. Another limited theatrical film print release from Netflix, following Frankenstein and After the Hunt. Jay Kelly is getting a similar release, but I already saw it at VIFF. Love that they are doing this, but surprised it’s coming from Netflix of all sources. This played at VIFF too, but it wasn’t even on my radar.