TIFF 2021 Review: Night Raiders – “The cinematic ambitions are commendable”
In a dystopian future an Indigenous woman seeks to rescue her institutionalized daughter from being brainwashed by an oppressive military...
Read MoreTIFF 2021 Review: The Odd-Job Men – “An enjoyable experience”
An immigrant from Morocco spends a week probation working for a home repair company in Spain. Mohamed (Mohamed Mellali) seeks employment...
Read MoreJustine Bateman on Her New Film ‘Violet’ and Living Fearlessly
Justine Bateman wants you to live fearlessly. She wants to free you from that voice in your head that is holding you back. Her hope is...
Read MoreTIFF 2021 Review: Violet – “A claustrophobic and affecting film”
“I’m fine. I don’t feel fine. Everything’s fine. Why can’t I feel fine?… Is there something wrong with...
Read MorePlatform Prize, Celebrating Alanis Obomsawin & Short Cuts at TIFF 2021
Resurrected for the 46th Toronto International Film Festival is the Platform Prize with Oscar-nominated Riz Ahmed heading the jury. Among...
Read MoreHonorary Stars, Midnight Madness, Documentaries & Discovery at TIFF 2021
There is no double that the star wattage will not reach pre-pandemic levels but the 46th Toronto International Film Festival is retaining...
Read More2021 Toronto International Film Festival is a virtual and in-person affair
Whereas the film festival circuit in 2020 consisted of virtual editions or cancellations, 2021 is reintroducing the in-person aspect as...
Read MoreReview: Like a House on Fire – “An intriguing story”
It’s been two years since Dara (Sarah Sutherland) has been home. She sits on a train, anxiously looking out the window. When she...
Read MoreViolation – Directors Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli on their Debut Feature
At the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), a movie premiered that was described by programmer Peter Kuplowsky as, ‘A...
Read MoreFilmmaker Ian Bawa gets personal with short film ‘Strong Son’
How do you define success? For some of us it might be in the things we own, or the dollars in our bank account. For others it may be...
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