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‘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

‘The Movie Emperor’ Review: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Red Carpet | Toronto

Kevin L. Lee September 16, 2023

The Movie Emperor is a satire that wastes no time in showing its presence. We open with a group of crew members preparing the red... Read More

‘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

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