Friendship Review
In Friendship, Tim Robinson’s signature off-kilter persona finds a bigger stage, with an absurd cringe comedy destined for cult status.
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Presence Review
Steven Soderbergh’s slow-burn thriller Presence delivers a fresh take on haunted house horror.
Hard Truths Review
Mike Leigh's Hard Truths is a stunning, compassionate portrait of humanity likely to be counted among his very best. Marianne Jean-Baptiste's performance is unforgettable.
Nightbitch Review
Amy Adams gives a career-best performance in Nightbitch playing a mother going to the dogs in this wicked black comedy.
Canada’s Top Ten: TIFF Celebrates the Best in Cinema for 2024
TIFFl has revealed its Canada’s Top Ten list, highlighting the standout films of 2024. From 40 Acres to Universal Language, it's a strong list from a talented group of filmmakers.
The End Review: Going Out on a High Note
Joshua Oppenheimer stages a dazzlingly bleak apocalyptic musical starring Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon, and George MacKay with The End.
Queer Review: Burroughs Flick Is a Sweaty, Woozy Odyssey
Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey star in Queer, Luca Guadagnino's feverish adaptation of the novel by William S. Burroughs.
Your Tomorrow Review
The redevelopment of Ontario Place and the value of public space fuel Ali Weinstein's observational documentary Your Tomorrow.
The Return Review
Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche lead Uberto Pasolini’s classical Greek drama, The Return, a slow-burning yet timeless emotional story adapted from Homer’s The Odyssey.
All We Imagine as Light Review
With All We Imagine as Light, Payal Kapadia offers a delicate slice of life story that captures the hustle bustle of Mumbai.
Heretic Interview: Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods on Horror and Hugh Grant
Heretic writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk casting Hugh Grant in their new horror creeper.
Emilia Pérez Review: A Musical Unlike Any You’ve Seen Before
Karla Sofía Gascón gives a star-is-born performance in Jacques Audiard's narco musical Emilia Pérez with Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez.
Edward Berger on Directing Conclave and Embracing Doubt
An interview with Conclave director Edward Berger on directing Ralph Fiennes and embracing doubt in his Vatican-set thriller.
Eden: TIFF 2024 Review
Ana de Armas and Sydney Sweeney elevate Ron Howard's bland direction in Eden, which is based on the true story of the Galapagos Affair.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 286: 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
With TIFF now behind us, ContraZoomPod discuss some of our favourite films that played and the award winners.
