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‘Solo’ Review: Théodore Pellerin is Spectacular in Heart-Rending Exploration of the Montreal Drag Club Scene | Toronto

Matt St. Clair September 16, 2023

Quebec actor Théodore Pellerin is quietly making a name for himself in Canada and the United States. He’s made such prolific American films as Boy... Read More

Phillip Noyce’s ‘Fast Charlie’ to World Premiere at 46th Mill Valley Film Festival

Erik Anderson September 15, 2023

The California Film Institute, which puts on the annual Mill Valley Film Festival, announced today that Fast Charlie, the new film by acclaimed director Phillip... Read More

2023 TIFF People’s Choice Award Predictions: Who Will Boost Their Best Picture Chances?

Erik Anderson September 15, 2023

The 48th Toronto International Film Festival is just about to wrap up, closing 11 days of films, director-driven Q&A, and a slightly muted version of... Read More

Oscars: 50th Student Academy Award Winners Announced, Eligible for 96th Oscars

Erik Anderson September 15, 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted 14 students as winners of the 50th Student Academy Awards competition. This year, the Student... Read More

‘American Fiction’ Review: Cord Jefferson’s Bold and Broad Satire Finds Jeffrey Wright Giving One of the Best Performances of His Career | Toronto

Ryan McQuade September 15, 2023

“Only good things come with time,” a vicious comeback said by Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) when getting into a heated argument with a fellow... Read More

‘A Normal Family’ Review: The Kids Are Not Alright | Toronto

Kevin L. Lee September 15, 2023

It is said in soccer that if the goalie needs to block the ball, that means the rest of the team already failed somewhere else.... Read More

‘Woman of the Hour’ Review: Anna Kendrick’s Directorial Debut Intelligently Examines the Convergence of Toxic Masculinity and Gender Prejudice | Toronto

Mina Takla September 15, 2023

In her impressive directorial debut Woman of the Hour, actress-turned-director Anna Kendrick builds on a horrifying true crime case to deliver an unflinching look at... Read More

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Review: Ilker Çatak’s Oscar Entry from Germany is a Brilliant and Powerful Reflection on Flawed Democracies | Toronto

Mina Takla September 14, 2023

One of the smartest, most satisfying films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year, Ilker Çatak’s The Teachers’ Lounge uses a German school as... Read More

‘Hajjan’ Review: Abu Bakr Shawky’s Follow-Up to ‘Yomeddine’ a Mostly Enjoyable Crowd Pleaser That Rings a Bit Hollow | Toronto

Mina Takla September 14, 2023

Egyptian-Austrian filmmaker Abu Bakr Shawky made quite the splash in 2018 with his debut feature film Yomeddine which became the first ever Egyptian debut film... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 10 – ‘Sicario’ (Villeneuve, 2015)

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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 10 – ‘Sicario’ (Villeneuve, 2015)

Ryan McQuade September 14, 2023

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

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