Tenzing Review: TIFF 2026

by Emma Badame | September 20, 2026

Jennifer Peedom's biopic is a fitting, long-overdue tribute to an icon, with charismatic performances from Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston.

Le Faux Soir Review: TIFF 2026

by Sarah Gopaul | September 19, 2026

Le Faux Soir recounts a group of Belgians' efforts to undermine the Nazis by briefly replacing a propaganda newspaper.

Julián Review: TIFF 2026

by Victor Stiff | September 19, 2026

Cartoon Saloon's Julián is an emotionally resonant coming-of-age tale combining elements of Steven Universe and Do the Right Thing.

FILM

Tenzing Review: TIFF 2026

Jennifer Peedom's biopic is a fitting, long-overdue tribute to an icon, with charismatic performances from Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston.
Le Faux Soir Review: TIFF 2026

Le Faux Soir recounts a group of Belgians' efforts to undermine the Nazis by briefly replacing a propaganda newspaper.
Julián Review: TIFF 2026

Cartoon Saloon's Julián is an emotionally resonant coming-of-age tale combining elements of Steven Universe and Do the Right Thing.

Half Review: TIFF 2026

by Victor Stiff | September 19, 2026

Dark, twisted, and bloodier than a slaughterhouse, director Samjad's vampire-western Half goes straight for the jugular.

TIFF 2026: Terry Fox documentary Run Terry Run review

Run Terry Run Review: TIFF 2026

by Rachel West | September 19, 2026

Sean Menard’s Run Terry Run gives Terry Fox a chance to tell his own story, offering a fresh and intimate look at the man behind one of Canada’s most enduring legacies.

Brian Mulroney in Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney Review: TIFF 2026

by Andrew Roberts | September 19, 2026

Matthew Rankin destroys any previous classification of national identity in his latest hallucinatory remix documentary, Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian a Mulroney.

TV

3 Things You Need to Know About Chad Powers Season 2

Season 2 of Chad Powers is here! Glen Powell, Steve Zahn, and the cast of the series give us a sneak peek at what to expect.
Sterling Point Review: Summer, Scenery & Annie’s So-Called Life

Come for the coming-of-age intrigue, stay for the breathtaking Muskokan scenery. Prime Video's Sterling Point is the perfect end-of-summer series.
Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair Review: A Wonderful Extension to the Original

Smartly written, hilariously performed, and most importantly, entirely full of heart, the only major thing wrong with the Malcolm in the Middle sequel is that four episodes simply aren't enough.

Up Against It Review: TIFF 2026

by Pat Mullen | September 18, 2026

Antonio Banderas, Eva Birthistle, Úrsula Corberó, and Arinzé Kene star in Up Against It a rom-com stuck fighting against an absolutely absurd premise.

Resident Evil Review: A Near Perfect Match Between Franchise and Filmmaker

by Mel Valentin | September 18, 2026

Zach Cregger's take delivers gloriously gory, gruesome, gnarly fun for the whole family.

Marie Madeleine Review: TIFF 2026

by Courtney Small | September 17, 2026

Marie Madeleine is a vibrant look at friendship and the hypocrisies found within organized religion.

PODCASTS

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 344: Interview With Matthew Rankin of Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney

On the latest Contra Zoom Pod they interview Matthew Rankin about his film Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, which had its world premiere at TIFF.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 342: Canadian Film Draft

On the latest Contra Zoom Pod, Dakota Arsenault, Matthew Simpson, Bil Antoniou and Matt Sheardown draft the best Canadian movies!
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 340: Interview with Shiho Kataoka of Aruku

On Contra Zoom Pod, Jeff Bulmer chats with Shiho Kataoka, the director of Aruku, which played at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival.

Happily Ever After Review: TIFF 2026

by Hailey Passmore | September 17, 2026

A touching portrait of sisterhood and family pressure, the film is a stunning, simple exploration of personal joy, starring Shuhua Yeh and Xuan Chen.

The Weight Review: Ethan Hawke Shines Again

by Colin Biggs | September 17, 2026

If you’ve been following Ethan Hawke recently, you won’t be surprised that his performance stands out in The Weight.

Neverman Review: TIFF 2026

by Pat Mullen | September 17, 2026

Justin Vivian Bond makes the most of her first lead film role in Neverman as a trans woman holding onto her sense of self as she experiences Alzheimer's.

Interview: You Had to Be There’s Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn, and Paul Shaffer

by Adam Schoales | September 17, 2026

That Shelf interviews Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn, and Paul Shaffer about You Had To Be There, the documentary about the legendary Toronto Godspell.

La Bola Negra Review: TIFF 2026

by Pat Mullen | September 17, 2026

La Bola Negra is a sweeping epic pays tribute to lost lives and loves by connecting the stories of gay men across generations.

River Review: TIFF 2026

by Sarah Gopaul | September 16, 2026

River cleverly uses the slasher subgenre to explore a strained sibling bond tested by a masked serial killer.

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