Mon. Apr 27th, 2026

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‘Funny Games (1998) and (2008)’ retrospective: How Michael Haneke broke the rules in his continent-crossing examination of privilege, nihilism and violence

‘Funny Games (1998) and (2008)’ retrospective: How Michael Haneke broke the rules in his continent-crossing examination of privilege, nihilism and violence

Veronica Phillips March 8, 2023
While both iterations of Funny Games technically ran in their first few festival circuits in 1997 and 2007, it feels appropriate to mark the anniversaries... Read More
TIFF Review: ‘Penguin Bloom’ avoids ableist pitfalls with a compelling narrative and standout performance by Naomi Watts

TIFF Review: ‘Penguin Bloom’ avoids ableist pitfalls with a compelling narrative and standout performance by Naomi Watts

Diego Andaluz September 12, 2020
Australian director Glendyn Ivin’s newest film Penguin Bloom tells the true story of Sam Bloom, who suffers a tragic accident during a vacation that changes... Read More
TIFF Review: In ‘Penguin Bloom,’ Naomi Watts can’t save a Hallmark card exhibition of resilience and rebirth

TIFF Review: In ‘Penguin Bloom,’ Naomi Watts can’t save a Hallmark card exhibition of resilience and rebirth

Prahlad Srihari September 11, 2020
“Everything was perfect,” says young Noah Bloom (Griffin Murray-Johnston), as he recollects his family’s Thailand vacation in Penguin Bloom. Then, it was not. Noah’s mother... Read More

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