TIFF 2022

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The Banshees of Inisherin Review

Posted 4 years ago

PLOT: Pádraic (Colin Farrell) is content with his lot in life on the isolated Irish coast. He lives with his kind sister (Kerry Condon) and delights in two things – spending time with his miniature donkey, Jenny, and his daily...

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The Greatest Beer Run Ever Review

Posted 4 years ago

The Greatest Beer Run Ever was reviewed at TIFF 2022 PLOT: In 1967 New York, Chickie Donohue (Zac Efron) is a merchant seaman frustrated by the negative attitude towards soldiers serving in Vietnam. At the urging of his favourite bartender,...

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Prisoner’s Daughter Review (TIFF)

Posted 4 years ago

PLOT: Newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a convicted murderer (Brian Cox) is given a supervised, compassionate release under the supervision of his long-estranged daughter (Kate Beckinsale). REVIEW: Prisoner’s Daughter is a return to director Catherine Hardwick’s indie roots. In recent...

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The Woman King Review (TIFF)

Posted 4 years ago

PLOT: In 1823, Nanisca (Viola Davis) is the bold leader of the Agojie, an all-female regiment tasked with protecting the kingdom of Dahomey. Reeling from a traumatic experience where she was taken as a slave, Nanisca is at odds with...

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Empire of Light Review (TIFF)

Posted 4 years ago

PLOT: In 1981, a middle-aged movie theatre manager (Olivia Colman) gets a new lease on life when a young man (Micheal Ward) comes to work at the cinema. REVIEW: Empire of Light is a muddled misfire from director Sam Mendes....

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Bros Review (TIFF)

Posted 4 years ago

PLOT: Bobby Leiber (Billy Eichner) is a gay influencer who’s unlucky in love. At forty, he’s never had a serious relationship, but things change when he meets Aaron (Luke Macfarlane), a commitment-phobic lawyer. REVIEW: A lot is being made about...

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Women Talking Review (TIFF)

Posted 4 years ago

PLOT: The women of an isolated Mennonite community learn that a group of men from within the colony have been drugging and raping them for years, passing the attacks off as the work of Satan. With the men on the...

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Moonage Daydream Review (TIFF)

Posted 4 years ago

PLOT: The life and art of David Bowie, as depicted through archival interviews, performances and footage. REVIEW: Moonage Daydream comes from director Brett Morgen. Over his long career, Morgen has tried to elevate the biographical documentary into an art form....

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TIFF 2022: movies we’re excited to see at this year’s festival

Posted 4 years ago

Every year, when covering TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), I take the train from Montreal to Toronto as sort of a pre-fest ritual. Sure, flying would be quicker, but I like to spend the time on the train planning my...

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TIFF 2022 lineup includes The Whale, Knives Out 2, The Woman King, and much more

Posted 4 years ago

It’s that magical time of the year when organizers of the Toronto International Film Festival announce the Gala and Special Presentations program selections for the 47th TIFF event on September 8-18. The TIFF 2022 lineup features 18 Galas and 45 Special...