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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.

Still from Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen to Open TIFF 2021

by Pat Mullen | July 20, 2021

TIFF announces more Galas and Special Presentations for 2021 festival.

film

Bride Hard Review: Something Resembling An Action-Comedy

Bride Hard squanders decent action, some good one-liners, and a cast of talented comedic actors with bad editing and to-the-point dialogue.
TV

Smoke Review: Arson Investigation Drama Is Rainy Day Viewing

Arson drama Smoke starring Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett has several great performances in a very uneven series.
music

Bono: Stories of Surrender Review: For U2 Fans Only

U2 frontman Bono is recounting his life and career in the new Apple TV+ release Bono: Stories of Surrender.
podcasts

Springfield Googolplex: Interview with Matt Selman on The Simpsons Season 36

With season 36 of The Simpsonswrapped, Springfield Googolplex interviews showrunner Matt Selman about movie parodies and more.