Toby Cornish

Toby Cornish? Oh, he’s one of those cinema chameleons you don’t really notice until someone points him out, and then suddenly he’s everywhere. You ever catch The Wonder (2022)? That slow-burn period piece with a weirdly magnetic tension simmering under all those bonnets and candlelight? Cornish’s fingerprints are all over the mood—he knows how to make you feel slightly haunted by stuff you can’t even put your finger on. Or maybe you caught Toni Erdmann (2016), which, honestly, is a wild ride—awkward, hilarious, a bit painful in that “wow, I’ve had that conversation with my dad” kind of way. Cornish fit right into that off-kilter vibe, where everything feels both super real and totally absurd at the same time. Then there’s Disobedience (2017). That one’s got all the tangled emotions and forbidden love you could ask for, set in this insular London community where every glance carries a lifetime of meaning. Cornish doesn’t just fade into the background, either. He’s sort of the secret sauce, adding layers you almost miss until you rewatch and go, “Wait, that’s why this scene hits so hard.” He’s not flashy, but the guy’s got range—slipping into all these different worlds, pushing the story forward without ever shouting for attention. If you’re hunting for someone who elevates a film without stealing the spotlight, Toby Cornish is your dude.