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‘American Fiction’ Wins the TIFF Audience Award
The Toronto International Film Festival has come to an end. As always, TIFF wrapped up with their awards, headlined by the Audience Awards. In the Midnight Madness section, Dicks: The Musical took the top prize. As for the People’s Choice Award, it went this year to Cord Jefferson‘s American Fiction. The two runners up were […] More
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Awards Radar Community: What Do You Think Will Win the TIFF Audience Award?
Tomorrow, the Toronto International Film Festival will announce the winner of the coveted Audience Award for 2023. In recent years, the TIFF Audience Award has often gone to a Best Picture nominee, so getting the honor is very good for your Oscar chances. Now, as I remarked on the most recent episode of the podcast […] More
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in Festivals, Interviews
TIFF Interview: Noora Niasari On the Cultural and Emotional Impact of Australia’s Oscar Submission ‘Shayda’
In a move that perfectly exemplifies the globalization of world cinema, Australia recently announced the selection of Shayda as its entry for the Academy Awards. Centering an Iranian woman and her young daughter living in Australia, this expertly acted and deeply touching drama follows the pair as they navigate an uncertain future after leaving an […] More
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TIFF: The Best Movies and Performances at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
It sure seems like I never get the same version of the Toronto International Film Festival twice. My maiden voyage was recapped here on the site, but it was a unique situation that will likely never be repeated. Last year was closer to the norm, with stars and glitz abound. This year? It would have […] More
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TIFF Interview: Henri Pardo Explains the Magic Realism of ‘Kanaval’
Following films like Kite Zo A and Mountains, Henri Pardo adds another notable Haitian-themed film to the festival circuit with the world premiere of his striking drama Kanaval. Set in the mid-1970s, it follows a young boy who is forced to leave his native Haiti and navigate the strange new world of Canada with his […] More
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in Festivals, Interviews
TIFF Interview: Talking ‘I Don’t Know Who You Are’ with M. H. Murray and Mark Clennon
Premiering out of the Discovery section at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, M.H. Murray’s I Don’t Know Who You Are is one of the year’s most noteworthy debuts. This intense drama follows a musician (played by TIFF Rising Star Mark Clennon) during one weekend, as he desperately tries to get enough money to pay […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘In the Rearview’ is an Understated but Potent Look at the Russia-Ukraine War
On first glance, Maciek Hamela’s heartrending new documentary In the Rearview is based on a simple premise. After an unassuming introduction, we join an assorted group of travellers in a van, as they settle in for a long journey and discuss their lives. Under better circumstances, it could almost be the setup for an indie […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #154: Joey Talks TIFF With Myles as They Break Down What It Might Mean for Oscar Season
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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TIFF Review: ‘Knox Goes Away’ is a Captivating Character Study From Michael Keaton
Any film that does something interesting with genre trappings goes a long way with me. With Knox Goes Away, a lesser movie with this premise would have been a chore. We’ve seen the older killer losing it done countless times before. Here, there’s a new spin, as well as the capable hands of Michael Keaton […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘Hit Man’ is An Incredibly Charming Gem From Richard Linklater and Glen Powell
I can’t get enough of a film just washing over you with fun and joy. Especially at the Toronto International Film Festival, it’s hard to be fully surprised by something like this. And yet, here we are with Hit Man, a phenomenally entertaining movie that has you smiling for its entire running length. Nothing else […] More
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TIFF Review: ‘One Life’ is a Handsomely Mounted and Restrained Biopic That Will Still Make You Blubber
When it comes to the Nazis and World War II, there always seems to be another story that filmmakers are looking to tell. Sometimes, it’s about the violence perpetrated. Other times, it’s about those who stood up against the regime. One Life, playing at the Toronto International Film Festival, is very much of that ilk. […] More
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in Festivals, TV, TV Reviews
TIFF TV Review: ‘Bad Boy’ is a Layered and Worthwhile Look at Juvenile Delinquency
There are a number of popular American TV series based on original Israeli programming, including Euphoria, Homeland, Your Honor, and In Treatment. It’s often most interesting to see what subtle changes in perspective and detail are offered in the adaptations, reflecting facets of American society that aren’t the same as they are in Israel. The […] More
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