Toronto International Film Festival
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.
Oh, Canada: TIFF 2024 Review
Paul Schrader's Oh, Canada is a sombre drama about a dying filmmaker whose legacy outshines his integrity.
Hard Truths: TIFF 2024 Review
Mike Leigh's Hard Truths is a stunning, compassionate portrait of humanity likely to be counted among his very best.
Village Keeper: TIFF 2024 Review
Village Keeper is a powerful and compassionate exploration of a woman’s journey toward healing while balancing life’s setbacks with moments of beauty and joy.
Friendship: TIFF 2024 Review
In Friendship, Tim Robinson’s signature off-kilter persona finds a bigger stage, with an absurd cringe comedy destined for cult status.
Ick: TIFF 2024 Review
Joseph Kahn's alien invasion movie Ick offers a furious and irreverent mix of action, comedy, horror, and sci-fi.
The Life of Chuck: TIFF 2024 Review
Mike Flanagan's latest is a refreshing, hope-filled tale bolstered by effective performances from a cast including Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Anora: TIFF 2024 Review
The film is many things at once and yet so decisively unified. A Cinderella fairytale romance, Anora lithely shifts between comedy and drama. It's pure magic.
The Substance: TIFF 2024 Review
It is a feat to make a seasoned film audience gasp in shock and awe, but French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat does just that with her body horror ode to feminism and beauty, The Substance. The film kicks off this year’s Midnight Madness programme on September 5 where it is sure to be a bloody good time.
Mike Leigh, Angelina Jolie Lead TIFF Galas and Special Presentations Slate
Mike Leigh, Angelina Jolie, Gia Coppola, and Edward Berger set to unveil new films at #TIFF24. Stars include Pamela Anderson and an English Patient reunion with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche.
TIFF 2023: Back Half Best Bets Review
The team at That Shelf has seen dozens of films so far and we have recommendations to round out your festival.
Director Frances O’Connor on blending fact and fiction in Emily
Emily director Frances O'Connor geeks out with our Managing Editor over a mutual love of the Brontës, and they discuss the decision to blend historical fact with fiction.
Emily Review: A moody showcase for a magnetic Emma Mackey
Frances O'Connor's fictional portrait of author Emily Brontë provides a moody and atmospheric showcase for a magnetic Emma Mackey.
TIFF and Warner Bros. Discovery Launch New Programming Fellowship
In anticipation of the festival's 48th edition, TIFF and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a new programming fellowship.