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You Had to Be There

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.
Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been TIFF 2026

Darlene Love Interview: TIFF 2026

by  Jason Gorber  |  September 11, 2026

Jason Gorber talks with legendary singer Darlene Love about her amazing career AND her latest project, the doc I Know Where I've Been .
Glen Powell in Chad Powers, Season 2

3 Things You Need to Know About Chad Powers Season 2

by  Emma Badame  |  September 4, 2026

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.
Eliza Martin in Otium

Christopher Beaulieu Talks Imagining Toronto on Film in Otium

by  Andrew Roberts  |  August 27, 2026

Christopher Beaulieu details how he crafted his accomplished, patient semi-autobiographical feature debut Otium .

Interview: Rish and Kanish Arhant-Sudhir on Namaslay

by  Andrew Roberts  |  August 26, 2026

Brother directing duo Rish and Kanish Arhant-Sudhir talk about their yoga horror film and practicing masala.
Brink of War: Michael Russell Gunn and Jared Harris Interview

Interview: Jared Harris and Michael Russell Gunn on The Brink of War

by  Alex Southey  |  August 14, 2026

That Shelf's Alex Southey sat down with filmmaker Michael Russell Gunn and screen acting royalty Jared Harris to chat about their new film, The Brink of War .
Tony with Antonio Banderas and Dominic Sessa

Interview: Antonio Banderas on Tony and Anthony Bourdain’s Legacy

by  Alex Southey  |  August 5, 2026

Ahead of A24's release of Tony , Antonio Banderas talks Bourdain, shooting in Cape Cod, and the subtle depths of his supporting character "Chef".
Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants

Interview: Bryce Hodgson on Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants

by  Andrew Roberts  |  August 5, 2026

Director Bryce Hodgson talks with That Shelf about his debut feature, Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants , ahead of its Future of Film Showcase premiere.

How The Invite Serves One of the Year’s Best Surprises

by  Pat Mullen  |  July 19, 2026

Olivia Wilde talks about creating the world of The Invite and bringing the hit comedy to life through collaboration.

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass Lets Audiences Embrace the Stupid

by  Pat Mullen  |  July 10, 2026

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass director David Wain tells us about embracing the silly side of life in his comedy about one woman's quest to bang Don Draper.

Adam Shankman Talks STOP! THAT! TRAIN! and Going Off the Rails

by  Pat Mullen  |  June 10, 2026

An interview with STOP! THAT! TRAIN! director Adam Shankman on bringing the joy of drag to the big screen and having fun going off the rails.

Power Ballad Stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas on a Song’s Universal Feels

by  Pat Mullen  |  June 5, 2026

Power Ballad stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, and director John Carney, share what makes a great song timeless and universal.

Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells Ignite Dramatic Fireworks in Miss You, Love You

by  Pat Mullen  |  May 28, 2026

Miss You, Love You stars Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells talk about navigating love and grief in their dramatic two-hander by Jim Rash.

Boots Riley Talks I Love Boosters and Politics and Sleeves

by  Pat Mullen  |  May 21, 2026

An interview with I Love Boosters director Boots Riley about his fashion-forward critique of consumer culture and capitalist inequality.

Nicholas Braun Talks The Sheep Detectives and Standing Out from the Flock

by  Pat Mullen  |  May 7, 2026

The Sheep Detectives star Nicholas Braun talks about starring opposite some funny sheep and taking risks in the face of type-casting.
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    • Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings.

Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
    • Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship.

Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Catch the trailer for Toronto filmmaker @ajuniorgabriel s debut doc, #TheSickling.

Badejo chronicles his personal and emotional journey with sickle cell disease–one of the world’s most misunderstood genetic diseases.

Through intimate family moments, conversations with medical experts and fellow sickle cell warriors, and raw footage of Gabriel himself, the film reveals the massive invisible weight of chronic illness, the prevalence of systemic medical racism, and the personal cost of survival itself.

The film opens in Toronto on October 3 @hotdocs_ and in Montreal on October 5 at @cinemadumusee, then airs on CBC later that month.

Check out this exclusive look at the trailer now.
    • Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
    • #Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26!

Head to the link in our bio for our review!

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    • CONTEST ALERT!

"Your best friendship is worth fighting for. "

We're giving away passes to the VANCOUVER preview screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming title, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, a new original film from DreamWorks Animation (How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, Puss in Boots).

The film opens in theatres on September 25, but Universal is hosting an exclusive advance screening in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 23. To enter, just:

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Grammy- and Academy Award®-winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as best friends and high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who are about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, they stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with creatures they grew up hearing stories about in their Filipino families. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. 

Forgotten Island opens in theatres September 25.

The contest closes Sunday at 12 noon PT. One entry per person. Canada only. Winners will be contacted by DMs.

#contest #vancouver #advancescreening
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From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

@ResidentEvil opens exclusively in movie theatres on September 18, 2026.

Giveaway closes on Sunday, September 20. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be notified by DM. One entry per account, please.

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    • We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

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    • Love these faux playbills from the premiere of #TheDebut at #TIFF26.

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    Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings.

Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings. Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship.

Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship. Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    TRAILER PREMIERE! Catch the trailer for Toronto filmmaker @ajuniorgabriel s debut doc, #TheSickling. Badejo chronicles his personal and emotional journey with sickle cell disease–one of the world’s most misunderstood genetic diseases. Through intimate family moments, conversations with medical experts and fellow sickle cell warriors, and raw footage of Gabriel himself, the film reveals the massive invisible weight of chronic illness, the prevalence of systemic medical racism, and the personal cost of survival itself. The film opens in Toronto on October 3 @hotdocs_ and in Montreal on October 5 at @cinemadumusee, then airs on CBC later that month. Check out this exclusive look at the trailer now.
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    Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
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    Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
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    #Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26!

Head to the link in our bio for our review!

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    #Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26! Head to the link in our bio for our review! 🎥 @rachel_is_here
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    CONTEST ALERT!

"Your best friendship is worth fighting for. "

We're giving away passes to the VANCOUVER preview screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming title, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, a new original film from DreamWorks Animation (How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, Puss in Boots).

The film opens in theatres on September 25, but Universal is hosting an exclusive advance screening in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 23. To enter, just:

🫶 Like this post.
🫶 Follow That Shelf
🫶 Tag your best friend (the one who you'd like to go to the Vancouver screening with)!

Grammy- and Academy Award®-winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as best friends and high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who are about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, they stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with creatures they grew up hearing stories about in their Filipino families. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. 

Forgotten Island opens in theatres September 25.

The contest closes Sunday at 12 noon PT. One entry per person. Canada only. Winners will be contacted by DMs.

#contest #vancouver #advancescreening
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    CONTEST ALERT! "Your best friendship is worth fighting for. " We're giving away passes to the VANCOUVER preview screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming title, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, a new original film from DreamWorks Animation (How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, Puss in Boots). The film opens in theatres on September 25, but Universal is hosting an exclusive advance screening in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 23. To enter, just: 🫶 Like this post. 🫶 Follow That Shelf 🫶 Tag your best friend (the one who you'd like to go to the Vancouver screening with)! Grammy- and Academy Award®-winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as best friends and high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who are about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, they stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with creatures they grew up hearing stories about in their Filipino families. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. Forgotten Island opens in theatres September 25. The contest closes Sunday at 12 noon PT. One entry per person. Canada only. Winners will be contacted by DMs. #contest #vancouver #advancescreening
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    ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! 

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN RUN-OF-ENGAGEMENT TICKETS TO SEE #ResidentEvil.

To enter:

🔴 Follow us.
🔴 Like this post.
🔴 Tag the friend you'd bring to see RESIDENT EVIL.

You'll be entered to win passes to see the film during its theatrical engagement beginning September 18!

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

@ResidentEvil opens exclusively in movie theatres on September 18, 2026.

Giveaway closes on Sunday, September 20. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be notified by DM. One entry per account, please.

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    ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN RUN-OF-ENGAGEMENT TICKETS TO SEE #ResidentEvil. To enter: 🔴 Follow us. 🔴 Like this post. 🔴 Tag the friend you'd bring to see RESIDENT EVIL. You'll be entered to win passes to see the film during its theatrical engagement beginning September 18! From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. @ResidentEvil opens exclusively in movie theatres on September 18, 2026. Giveaway closes on Sunday, September 20. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be notified by DM. One entry per account, please. @SonyPicturesCanada @thetarogroup
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    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows...

Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen:

The Debut (@mullenpat)
Elsinore (@emmathedame)
Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here)
Faith (@rachel_is_here)
IDDA (@haileypassmore)
Ancestors (@mullenpat)
Krux (@rachel_is_here)
L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978)
Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat)
Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978)
The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here)
Nosotros (@smallmind1978)

Read the full reviews at the link in our bio!

What's topped your list at the fest so far?
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    We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows... Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen: The Debut (@mullenpat) Elsinore (@emmathedame) Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here) Faith (@rachel_is_here) IDDA (@haileypassmore) Ancestors (@mullenpat) Krux (@rachel_is_here) L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978) Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat) Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978) The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here) Nosotros (@smallmind1978) Read the full reviews at the link in our bio! What's topped your list at the fest so far?
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    Love these faux playbills from the premiere of #TheDebut at #TIFF26.

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    Love these faux playbills from the premiere of #TheDebut at #TIFF26.

What’s the coolest piece of film marketing you’ve encountered?
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    Love these faux playbills from the premiere of #TheDebut at #TIFF26. What’s the coolest piece of film marketing you’ve encountered?
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