The Debut Review: TIFF 2026
Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti offer a fearless acting duo in The Debut Jesse Eisenberg's darkly funny look at what it means to push your limits as an actor.
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Atom Egoyan on Seven Veils and Salome for Stage and Screen
An interview with Seven Veils director Atom Egoyan on making a backstage drama that centres upon his stage remounting of the opera Salome.
Interview: The Tragedy of Macbeth’s Alex Hassell and Shakespeare’s Musicality
The Tragedy of Macbeth star Alex Hassell discusses his performance as Ross in Joel Coen's film adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.
Drive My Car Review: A Road Trip Through the Soul
The note-perfect Drive My Car is a road movie through the soul and an odyssey well worth taking. You’ll feel transformed by the journey’s end.
Draw Me Close: A Dazzling Virtual Reality Memoir
Jordan Tannahill’s virtual reality memoir Draw Me Close offers a powerful tale of love and loss.
The Criterion Shelf: Written By Harold Pinter
Pinter directed nearly fifty productions for stage, theatre and screen.
Shelf Pick: Wrestling Jerusalem Trailer
Interested in politics or history and looking to learn more about the Israel-Palestine conflict? We recommend checking out Wrestling Jerusalem, actor/director Aaron Davidman's 2016 stage adaptation exploring the complexities of the conflict in an incredibly unique way.
Toronto Theatre: Girl From The North Country Review
Girl From The North Country absolutely feels like the kind of thing that Bob Dylan’s work would inspire.
Alien: The Play Would Make Michel Gondry Proud
New Jersey high school students put on a stage production of Ridley Scott’s Alien, and it looks awesome.
Where Dark Things Dwell Review
The new Escape Game at the Black Creek Pioneer Village makes the most of its historic setting.
The Official Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Scriptbook will be Published in July
Fans of Harry Potter will be able to get the proper version of events even if they can't see the play in London.
Quentin Tarantino Planning Stage Adaptation of The Hateful Eight
The celebrated filmmaker will write and direct the stage version of his latest film.
Seance Review
The new Toronto stage show is a wonderful ghost story told with grace, poise, and considerable skill.
Seance Interview: Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Illusionist Nicholas Wallace talks about creating an atmosphere and the appeal of the supernatural in the new stage play Seance.
Cannibal! The Musical Review
Though not as deliriously funny as you'd expect, the charming Cannibal! The Musical doesn't need to shock to entertain.
