Yet another year at the Toronto International Film Festival has come to an end, which showcased a myriad of promising hopefuls for the ensuing awards season (of course, with the usual mix of duds), and
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TIFF: SWEET ANGEL BABY
One of my favourite films of the past year has been Christian Sparkes’ The King Tide, a striking thriller depicting how even the most tightly-knit communities can unravel when the tiniest thread is pulled. I
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Nisha Pahuja’s To Kill a Tiger Shortlisted for a Win
Nisha Pahuja’s latest documentary, “To Kill A Tiger,” has achieved something remarkable by earning a spot on the shortlist for Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 Oscars. The film, which had its premiere at the
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The Most Anticipated Films at TIFF 2023
Mentioning how the ongoing strikes have hampered the film industry is beginning to feel like something of a disclaimer with anything I write these days. Yet, it is difficult to discuss certain topics without first
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TIFF: SEAGRASS a Simmering Portrait of Family Dysfunction
It’s a sobering reminder of the passage of time when you begin to see your childhood years rendered as period pieces on an increasing number of films and TV series. Like last year’s Riceboy Sleeps,
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Bloom Blossoms at TIFF – Interview with Kasey Lum
Over in Toronto, TIFF is happening, and I wonder if Shane is out there watching some stuff this year. Well recently, the TIFF Short Cuts Program happened, and one great film actually came from a
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