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Courtney Small
Senior Critic
Courtney is a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic and co-host of the radio show Frameline. He has written for several publications including POV Magazine, CBC Arts, Exclaim!, Cinema Axis, Leonard Maltin, In the Seats, Black Girl Nerds, and Comix Asylum. He also discusses diversity in cinema as host of the Changing Reels podcast and is a member of the Online Film Critics Society, GALECA, the African American Film Critics Association and is a Golden Globes international voter.Articles by Courtney Small:
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September 17, 2026
Marie Madeleine Review: TIFF 2026Marie Madeleine is a vibrant look at friendship and the hypocrisies found within organized religion.
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September 14, 2026
Sunburn Review: TIFF 2026An endlessly charming and very playful debut, Sunburn is one of the year’s pleasant surprises. A film that you will enjoy spending the day hanging out with.
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September 12, 2026
L’AUTRE Review: TIFF 2026L’AUTRE is a thriller that ponders what it means to live while taking a darkly comedic aim at the healthcare system.
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September 12, 2026
Nosotros Review: TIFF 2026A tender portrait of love, Nosotros announces Joaquín Ruano as a director to watch.
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September 11, 2026
Nobody’s Violence Review: TIFF 2026Denis Côté’s latest genre hopping film, Nobody’s Violence, follows a woman who is in the business of death.
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September 10, 2026
All of a Sudden Review: TIFF 2026Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden is a moving film that ranks among the year’s best.
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September 10, 2026
The Unknown: TIFF 2026Arthur Harari’s The Unknown is an existential head-spinner, both intriguing and uneven.
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April 30, 2026
The Delivery Line: Midwives on the Frontline Review: Hot Docs 2026The Delivery Line is a moving portrait of the vital role midwives play in caring for those who need it most.
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April 27, 2026
#WhileBlack Review: Hot Docs 2026A thought-provoking and moving work, #WhileBlack challenges audiences to ponder what witnessing looks like in a digital age.
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April 25, 2026
Love Apptually Review: Hot Docs 2026An intriguing conversation starter, Love Apptually will have viewers wanting to swipe left on dating apps altogether.
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March 28, 2026
The LEGO Shelf: The Stud DeskStub Tubs has introduced The Stud Desk, a lap desk designed for LEGO builders who love relaxing on the couch. We took the desk for a spin.
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February 13, 2026
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie ReviewMatt Johnson’s Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is both a love letter to Toronto and one of the year’s funniest films.
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February 6, 2026
¡Pika!, Sauna Sickness, Jazz Infernal, Together Forever: Sundance 2026 ReviewWe take a look at some of the Sundance short films, ¡Pika!, Sauna Sickness, Jazz infernal, and Together Forever, that screened at the festival this year.
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