By Anne Brodie Five-time Oscar winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, The Godfather and more superb films cemented him as a great American filmmaker. But the shine was dulled in 2024 with the limited release of his fantasy epic Megalopolis set in modern-day New York standing in …
A Little TIFF, a Saint, an Emotional Thriller, a Cult and Then Back to Downton for the Last Time … (?)
By Anne Brodie TIFF offers its final two chances to see fest fave, Chloe Zhao’s critically acclaimed film Hamnet today and tomorrow. Paul Mescal is William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley is his wife Agnes, with Emily Watson and Jacobi Jupe, set in 16th-century rural England. The …
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by Anne Brodie I Swear, the true story John Davidson is wrenchingly hard to watch, but it’s so easy to empathise with him and his struggles. The Edinburgh native suffers from Tourette's Syndrome, a condition that causes him to shout, swear and say things automatically – he has no control over …
Embracing the Season: Building Resilience, Staying Healthy, and Enjoying Fall Adventures
The first week of school is now in the rearview mirror, and we’re officially in the "final sprint" of the year. With non-stop activities, events, and holiday preparations on the horizon, it can either feel like a blessing or a curse, depending on where your mental and physical state is at. This …
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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