Shiva Baby Review TIFF 2020
The Plot While attending a Jewish funeral service with her overbearing parents a college student runs unexpectedly into her secret sugar daddy with increasingly awkward consequences. The Good Shiva Baby bursts with neurotic energy and a raw nervous wit. The film’s simple premise unfolds gradually with the irresistibly captivating appeal of a surprisingly well catered [...]
One Night In Miami Review TIFF 2020
The Plot A fictional account of one incredible night where icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and NFL superstar Jim Brown gathered to discuss their roles in the civil rights movement and the monumental cultural upheaval of the 1960s. The Good Capturing the rare magic of this instantly recognisable collection of the most important [...]
Spike Lee Documentary Opens Toronto Film Festival 2020
Director Spike Lee’s new film American Utopia has opens this year’s down scaled Toronto International Film Festival 2020. The film is a record of Talking Heads front man David Byrne’s 2019 concert show and played at two open air drive-in cinemas on Thursday. Only film fans based in the city are allowed to attend physical [...]
TIFF Announces New Appointments In Key Roles
Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director and Co-Head, and Joana Vicente, Executive Director and Co-Head, today announced several appointments to the Senior Management team at TIFF. Diana Sanchez has been appointed to the newly created role of Senior Director, Film, effective April 15, 2019. Sanchez will oversee the programming strategy for the Toronto International Film Festival; TIFF Cinematheque; [...]
TIFF 2018 Line Up Announced
Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF , and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF , today unveiled the first round of titles premiering in the Gala and Special Presentation programmes of the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival. Of the 17 Galas and 30 Special Presentations, this first announcement includes 21 World Premieres, 7 International [...]
TIFF 2018 Festival Volunteer Applications Open
Each September, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) becomes a central hub for film lovers from around the world to experience Festival Street, watch some of the year’s most anticipated films, and discover new international filmmaking voices. Organizing the 11-day Festival is no small feat, and each year the TIFF experience is made stronger and [...]
My Days of Mercy Review
The Plot Two young women from opposite sides of fierce protests over the death penalty meet on the picket lines outside prisons and form an unlikely friendship. While both deal with their respective personal issues they grow ever closer, leading to dramatic personal revelations, passion and life changing romance. The Good My Days Of Mercy [...]
The Shape Of Water Review
The Plot During a time when cold war paranoia and thinly veiled prejudices grip American society, an unlikely relationship develops between a mute cleaning lady and a mysterious creature being held at the secret government facility she works at. The Good Guillermo Del Toro is a rarely gifted storyteller with an unashamed passion for the [...]
Eric Clapton Life In 12 Bars Interviews
Check out interviews below from the Toronto International Film Festival with musical icon Eric Clapton and director Lili Fini Zanuck about much anticipated musical documentary Eric Clapton Life In 12 Bars. The film charts the life and career of one of the greatest guitarists of all time in intimate detail. Eric Clapton: Life in 12 [...]
Darkest Hour Review
The Plot As Western Europe teeters on the brink of collapse at the start of World War 2 popular political outsider Winston Churchill becomes the new British prime minister. During Britain’s darkest days Churchill must not only find a way to win over a reluctant political establishment but more importantly avoid total military destruction and [...]