La Bola Negra Review: TIFF 2026
La Bola Negra is a sweeping epic pays tribute to lost lives and loves by connecting the stories of gay men across generations.
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The Betrayers Review: TIFF 2026
In The Betrayers, Baruch (Michael Baronov) confronts betrayal in its many forms, as choices in the past and present send repercussions through the lives of those around him. Toronto’s David Bezmozgis adapts and directs his own 2014 literary prize-winning novel into a slow-burning drama, premiering at TIFF.
The Dog Stars Review: Familiar, If Reliable, Tricks
Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin star in Ridley Scott's familiar but serviceable survival thriller The Dog Stars, but Jasper is best in show.
Reminders of Him Review: No Surprises in This Formulaic Love Story
Reminders of Him is a stereotypical romance that follows a young woman seeking redemption but finding love instead.
Pillion Review: Meet Me in the Projection Booth, Daddy!
Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling star in Pillion, the insanely hot and surprisingly sweet sub/dom biker romance from Harry Lighton.
Iron Lung Review: Markiplier’s Bloody Directorial Debut
Unnerving, unsettling, and downright horrifying, Markiplier makes a promising directorial debut as he combines claustrophobia, blood, and Lovecraftian horror in Iron Lung.
Hamnet Review
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal star in Hamnet, Chloé Zhao's radical and deeply moving reimagining of Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedy.
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Chloé Zhao on Hamnet’s Emotional Tsunami
An interview with Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, and director Chloé Zhao, on adapting the story behind Shakespeare's beloved tragedy.
Train Dreams Review: Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Joel Edgerton stars in Train Dreams, a beautifully elegiac slice of Americana from the team behind Jockey and Sing Sing.
Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss Embrace Chaos in Hedda
Hedda stars Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss tell us about revisiting the classic play through a new lens in Nia DaCosta's radical film adaptation.
Kiss of the Spider Woman Review: Jennifer Lopez Spins a Killer Web
Jennifer Lopez shows us what makes an actor a star with her showstopping performance in Bill Condon's musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
One Battle After Another Review: Boys with Toys
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor lead Paul Thomas Anderson's wildly anarchic adventure-comedy One Battle After Another.
The History of Sound Review: It Will Quietly Break Your Heart
Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor star in The History of Sound understated love story that will quietly break your heart.
Hedda Review: TIFF 2025
Tessa Thompson gives a career-best performance in Hedda, a stylish film that puts style over substance.
Ballad of a Small Player Review: TIFF 2025
With Edward Berger’s stylish direction and Colin Farrell at his magnetic best, Ballad of a Small Player is a gamble that pays off.
