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‘Four Daughters’ Review: Kaouther Ben Hania’s Inventive Documentary/Narrative Hybrid is One of the Best Films of the Year | Toronto

Mina Takla September 18, 2023

Love can be painful, hard and overbearing. That’s particularly true when it comes to maternal love in the Middle East, a region where love is... Read More

‘Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story’ is Centerpiece Film of 2023 AFI FEST

Erik Anderson September 18, 2023

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that the World Premiere of Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story has been selected as the Centerpiece Screening... Read More

2024 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR and BEST PICTURE (September)

Erik Anderson September 18, 2023

With the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film festivals now behind us, films seen and awards given out, we’re in a better place to visualize Oscar... Read More

Tribeca Film Festival Announces June 2024 Dates

Erik Anderson September 18, 2023

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced that the 23rd edition of the festival will take place from June 5-16, 2024 in New York City. “Tribeca... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast #201: TIFF 2023 Wrap Up

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AwardsWatch Podcast #201: TIFF 2023 Wrap Up

Ryan McQuade September 18, 2023

On episode 201 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer and Kevin L.... Read More

‘Memory’ Review: Michel Franco’s Latest Favors Restraint and Contemplation as Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain Give Staggering Performances | Toronto

Mina Takla September 17, 2023

Films dealing with brain diseases such as dementia have long been overwhelmingly emotional experiences that pulled on heartstrings, emphasizing its characters’ ordeal and showcasing the... Read More

‘Dear Jassi’ Review: Tarsem Frames Real Life Honor Killing as Stirring Spin on ‘Romeo & Juliet’ in His Best Film to Date | Toronto

Daniel Bayer September 17, 2023

The career of Tarsem Sing Dhandwar encompasses only five films since the year 2000, when his debut feature The Cell blew the minds of audiences.... Read More

‘American Fiction’ Wins 2023 TIFF People’s Choice Award, Amplifying its Oscar Hopes

Erik Anderson September 17, 2023

Cord Jefferson’s debut feature American Fiction has won the 2023 TIFF People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, announced by TIFF CEO this... Read More

‘Shayda’ Review: Noora Niasari’s Narrative Feature Debut is a Striking, Moving Tale of Resistance and Empowerment | Toronto

Mina Takla September 16, 2023

This review contains spoilers. In her feature film debut Shayda, which will represent Australia in this year’s Best International Feature Film Oscar race, Iranian-Australian filmmaker... Read More