TIFF
The 24th annual imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival returns to Toronto and online this month. With 14 feature films and 70 short films screening, here are our picks for five films you need to see, plus a shorts program.
Flora and Son’s John Carney on Using a Joni Mitchell Classic
Chris Knight talks with Flora and Son director/writer John Carney about his poignant use of a Joni Mitchell classic.
Dumb Money: An Exercise In Truth, Lies and Storytelling
Dumb Money tells the story of the GameStop short squeeze—but just how accurate is it?
TIFF 2023: Summer Qamp Review
Summer Qamp takes audiences to Camp fYrefly in rural Alberta, Canada, which provides a haven LGBTQ+ youths.
Metro Morning: Jason Gorber on Gamestop Comedy Dumb Money
Our Chief Film Critic Jason Gorber drops into CBC's Metro Morning to discuss Dumb Money, a comedy based on the infamous GameStop scandal.
TIFF 2023: Pain Hustlers Review
Pain Hustlers isn’t the worst movie ever made, but simply one that never bothers to justify its existence. Isn’t that worse?
TIFF 2023: Shayda Review
Shayda is a bold statement about a woman coming into her own despite her situation. Writer/director Noora Niasari creates a film of unnerving anxiety and rising pressure. One becomes immersed in the validity of this character’s existence.
TIFF 2023: Limbo Review
The film is a slow burn but when it ramps up the reveals are remarkable: a maze of complicated emotions which this filmmaker conceals within a simple premise and a stark visual style.
TIFF 2023: A Playlist of Memorable Soundtrack Moments
From Kendrick Lamar to Badfinger and beyond, we round up the memorable needle drops from all the festival films we loved.
TIFF 2023: Solo Review
Winner of Best Canadian Feature at TIFF, Solo beautifully captures what it means to define yourself on your own terms.
TIFF 2023: His Three Daughters Review
His Three Daughters proves that all you need to create something unforgettable is a grounded story that touches people and incredible talent to bring it to life.
TIFF 2023: Quiz Lady Review
Can you call it a comedy if there isn’t a single laugh?
TIFF 2023: Memory Review
Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain star in Michel Franco's quietly subdued character study, Memory. One of the highlights of TIFF and featuring dynamite performances from two veteran actors, Memory is a compassionate tale of two broken people longing for connection and stability.
TIFF 2023: Next Goal Wins Review
Next Goal Wins is a heart-warming crowd-pleaser brimming with Taika Waititi’s signature style and wit.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 252: 2023 TIFF Wrap Up
Jeff Bulmer joins Dakota and Rachel for a 2023 TIFF wrap up on Contra Zoom Pod!