By Anne Brodie Universal Language, Canada’s 2025 Best International Academy Award entry, a TIFF hit, is a hoot! A brilliantly whimsical and highly original outrider taking us into a snowbound world of the surreal and bizarre. Director Matthew Rankin and writers Ila Firouzabadi, Pirouz Nemati and …
Bill Gates Doc, TIFF Tidbits, Royal Scandal Redux, Goethe, a Cannes Hit, Comedy et plus.
By Anne Brodie The exceptionally interesting and somewhat reassuring look at the state of the planet, society, and life itself focuses on the words of one of the most influential humanists of our time – Bill Gates. The five-part docuseries he produces and presents examines issues of concern to …
Celebrating with The Tragically Hip with All the Feels
A sold-out World Premiere on #TIFF24’ opening day and an enormous singalong street celebration of The Hip’s four-part doc The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal gave fans all the feels. They showed their love and excitement as well as that unmistakable Canadian bond. The doc screens at TIFF Sept …
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MORE TIFF ADDITIONS!!! Some Sopranos, Some Kidman, Edna O’Brien, Shorts, Something for Everyone!
By Anne Brodie Azazel Jacob’s Netflix’s His Three Daughters concerns three estranged daughters (Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon) who gather to watch over their dying, beloved father Vinny (Jay O. Sanders). Coon’s Katie, the eldest daughter is always angry, and Olsen’s …
This Week, a Brief Look at TIFF Offerings Before the Deluge!!!
By Anne Brodie Canadian author and filmmaker Durga Chew-Bose’s feature film debut, a remake of the 1958 film Bonjour Tristesse based on Françoise Sagan’s novel is extraordinarily seductive. Widower Raymond (Claes Bang) is spending a relaxed summer on the French coast with his daughter …
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