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Awards Radar Podcast #308: Joey Recaps TIFF and Previews NYFF with a Returning Kate Schroeder
Welcome back to the Awards Radar Podcast. In each episode, Editor Joey Magidson (that’s me!) will be joined by some of the staff of Awards Radar to talk about the latest in film, television, and entertainment in general. The show will obviously have an awards season slant to it, but we won’t forget about other […] More
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in Festivals, Interviews
TIFF Interview: John Trengove on Depicting a Child’s View of Apartheid in ‘The Smell of Apples’
The city of Cape Town is one of the most beautiful in the world. But under its idyllic visage hides dark truths from the apartheid era. That juxtaposition is one of the central themes of John Trengove’s new film The Smell of Apples, based on the novel of the same name. It follows an 11-year […] More
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in Festivals, Interviews
TIFF Interview: Director Amalie Næsby Fick and Star Sidse Babett Knudsen Talk ‘What Lies Between Us’
While films examining sexual assault against women have become more commonplace, few filmmakers have explored such violations against young men. Inspired by a novel, Amalie Næsby Fick’s debut feature What Lies Between Us follows a trio of mothers, as they navigate the fallout of a sexual assault involving their young sons. This gripping drama stars […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘I Play Rocky’ is an Incredibly Satisfying Crowdpleaser that Will Have You Cheering for the Underdog
There are few better underdog tales than Rocky, except, perhaps the story of how that film came to be. As such, you don’t actually have to know the movie Rocky to enjoy I Play Rocky. Now, appreciating Sylvester Stallone‘s star making vehicle helps, but this flick is so good, so entertaining, and such a crowd […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘The Last Photograph’ is a Miserable Experience
When the Toronto International Film Festival added Zack Snyder‘s passion project, The Last Photograph, as a surprise to their lineup, I was genuinely curious. I usually like Snyder’s movies well enough, though rarely are over the moon for them. I’m on record thinking the Snyder Cut is an improvement on Justice League, for example. I […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘Everybody Wants to Fuck Me’ Mixes Satirical Comedy and Dark Thriller to (Mostly) Solid Effect
A good high concept can be a great starting point for a genre work. In the case of Everybody Wants to Fuck Me, the high concept is able to travel across genres, which you don’t always see. What if Obsession was, at least initially, more of a comedy? In broad strokes, that’s the set up […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘Evil Genius’ is a Devilishly Assured Directorial Effort From Courteney Cox
It has been over a decade since Courteney Cox made her directorial debut with Just Before I Go. Now, she’s back with Evil Genius, which shows massive growth as a filmmaker from her. This is a dark, funny, and deeply assured work, with strong acting, crisp visuals, and a real sense of pacing. I sure […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘Fjord’ is a Captivating Legal Drama with a Moral Dilemma at the Center You Won’t Easily Shake Off
There’s a bad version of the plot of Fjord that comes off like straight up right wing conservative propaganda. Seeing a conservative Christian family having to fight the bureaucracy of a liberal government feels like the stuff of Pure Flix’s cinematic dreams. So, the fact that this film is not just good, but won the […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘Gentle Monster’ Has a Great Léa Seydoux Performance Surrounded by a Film That Can’t Quite Keep Up With Her
I love getting to see the supremely talented Léa Seydoux get a leading role. Even more so, when she’s given a challenging one. That’s certainly the case with Gentle Monster, a dark drama that starts with an unsettling premise and goes from there. Unfortunately, while Seydoux is great, the movie is not. It’s a first […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘Being Heumann’ is a Rousing and Crowd-Pleasing Call for Equal Rights
Following up a Best Picture winner is always a challenge for any filmmaker. What do you do for an encore? Sometimes, they have a blank check to pursue a passion project. Other times, they just struggle to recapture the magic. In the case of Siân Heder, she’s managed to follow up CODA with Being Heumann, […] More
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True North 2026: Brief Thoughts as I Head Back to the Toronto International Film Festival
Folks, greetings and salutations once again from Toronto! Depending on when you read this, I’m either en route or have settled into my Airbnb here in Canada, in preparation for the Toronto International Film Festival. The 2026 edition of TIFF kicks off tomorrow for me bright and early. As always, it’s going to be something, […] More
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20 Films to Watch at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival
With Venice and Telluride getting the ball rolling, the awards season train makes its way north for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. For its 51st edition, TIFF will feature a typically vast selection of new films from across the world. From awards season contenders to fresh new voices, there’s something for everyone at the […] More
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