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TIFF 2021: The Mad Women’s Ball Review

by Emma Badame | September 17, 2021

The Mad Women’s Ball is a stark portrayal of women betrayed by a patriarchal society determined to silence them.

TIFF 2021: Official Competition Review

by Pat Mullen | September 17, 2021

Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, and Oscar Martínez star in a delightful film-on-film satire.

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TIFF 2021: Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over Review

by Victor Stiff | September 16, 2021

Dave Wooley and David Heilbroner’s documentary Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over takes viewers through the pop and R&B star’s career.

TIFF 2021: Ahed’s Knee Review

by Shane Slater | September 15, 2021

Nadav Lapid takes aim at Israeli art and politics in this eccentric drama.

TIFF 2021: The Starling Review

by Victor Stiff | September 15, 2021

Director Theodore Melfi’s heartfelt drama, The Starling, focuses on a husband and wife trapped in a cycle of grieving.

TIFF 2021: Benediction Review

by Pat Mullen | September 15, 2021

Terence Davies poetically explores the battlefields of love.

TIFF 2021: Night Raiders Review

by Victor Stiff | September 14, 2021

Danis Goulet’s dystopian thriller Night Raiders, like the best sci-fi movies, use an extraordinary premise to distill simple human truths.

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TIFF 2021: The Power of the Dog Review

by Emma Badame | September 14, 2021

Jane Campion's return to directing proves a nuanced and quietly-thrilling look at identity, masculinity, and isolation with a career-best performance from Benedict Cumberbatch

TIFF 2021: Jagged Review

by Rachel West | September 14, 2021

Canadian ‘90s grunge queen Alanis Morissette gets a deep dive into her career, rise to stardom and more in Jagged, a new HBO doc entry into Bill Simmons’ Music Box series.