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South Korean class satire “Parasite” makes history as the first foreign-language
film to win the Oscar for Best Picture, in a night that also saw actors Joaquin
Phoenix, Brad Pitt and Laura Dern finally win after decades of work and multiple
nominations.
almost 4 years ago
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Washington plays an enigmatic and unnamed hero out to save the world from time-shifted calamity.
over 3 years ago
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From a documentary about the coronavirus to several actors’ directing debuts —
Halle Berry, Regina King, Viggo Mortensen — and two projects by Indigenous
director Michelle Latimer, 20 hot picks for TIFF 2020.
over 3 years ago
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‘One Night in Miami,’ the feature directing debut of actor Regina King, tops the
Toronto Star’s annual list with five votes.
over 3 years ago
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From Oscar winners like Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet to rising stars like Thamela Mpumlwana, there were still plenty of good films — and some Oscar contenders — to relish in a truncated TIFF, writes Peter Howell.
over 3 years ago
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The screen adaptation of August Wilson play streams on Netflix beginning Dec. 18.
about 3 years ago
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Jane Campion’s star-laden western drama “The Power of the Dog,” her first
feature film in 12 years, expected to be a major awards contender, is among 46
new movies announced Wednesday for the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival,
Sept. 9-18.
over 2 years ago
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Chastain, who’s getting Oscar buzz for playing Bakker in “The Eyes of Tammy
Faye,” has empathy for the former disgraced televangelist, she tells Peter
Howell ahead of the film’s TIFF debut.
over 2 years ago
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There were some tough watches at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. There were
also great movies and a satisfying Sundance experience.
almost 2 years ago
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Feature debut by Toronto writer/director Domee Shi is the blast of creativity
Pixar needs, Peter Howell says.
almost 2 years ago
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With topics covering a gamut of themes, Hot Docs runs April 28 to May 8 with the
goal to show the best docs the world has to offer.
over 1 year ago