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'Queer', The newest film from auteur Luca Guadagnino is sure to leave audiences entranced with its bold storytelling and impressive performances. [TIFF 24]
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Three misfit kids unite to complete the journey of a lifetime in 'The Mountain', a story which effortlessly balances whimsical wonder and relatable realism. [TIFF 24]
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'Hard Truths' is a well-constructed film, heralded by a consistent performance from Jean-Baptiste. With interesting characterizations and a unique plot, this film will leave viewers questioning their own habits and grudges. [TIFF 24]
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Director Edward Berger's 'Conclave' is the kind of film that is a treat, especially so in the current state of cinema. This mature, grounded, and gripping mid-budget thriller is definitely contemporary, but spiritually feels like something that could have excelled more. [TIFF 24]
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Megan Park’s sophomore feature, 'My Old Ass', is a comfortable and heartfelt coming-of-age dramedy, even if its beats feel all too familiar.
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Denzel Washington’s ambition to bring all ten of playwright August Wilson’s plays to the screen reaches its peak with 'The Piano Lesson' - a powerful drama with a hint of the supernatural. [TIFF 24]
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Juggling an abundance of style with a surprising amount of substance, 'Escape From the 21st Century' happily exchanges logic for a wild blend of action, hyperbole, pathos, and life-affirming passion. [TIFF 24]
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The biggest surprise of 2024 has arrived in ‘Transformers One’, an animated film that delivers the action-packed goods and an emotionally powerful origin story for the iconic Optimus Prime and Megatron.
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An electric body horror that would wake up any viewer, no matter the time of day - 'The Substance' is a must see for horror fans everywhere. Beyond being thematically rich, this film is a thrilling watch, technically strong and heralded by utterly convincing performances. [TIFF 24]
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James Watkins repurposes Christian Tafdrup’s 'Speak No Evil 'for an American audience. Elevated by a strong turn from James McAvoy, the movie sadly makes unfortunate changes to its ending that sink the film’s core terrifying message.
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Sean Baker’s 'Anora' is his most explosive film yet. The Palme d'Or winner is part romance, part thriller, with momentum for days. [TIFF 24]
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Novelist Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan are both maestros of horror, but ‘The Life of Chuck’ shows the tremendous sensitivity both men have towards life, love and humanity. [TIFF 2024]
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'Nightbitch' doesn’t quite meet the mark that was originally set by the novel on which it's based, but Amy Adams undeniably delivers a strong performance that will likely be all too relatable. [TIFF 24]
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Ron Howard’s latest feature, 'Eden' sees the Oscar winning director helm his darkest film in this star studded true story about island survival filled with tension, camp and lots of pretty faces. [TIFF 24]
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'The Last Showgirl' is a floating dream of colors and sequences framing interactions between troubled and frustrated characters. It gives the audience a well-paced glimpse into a unique perspective of age and beauty and the sacrifices made to achieve what may not be worth it at all. [TIFF 24]
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Being one of Paul Schrader’s stronger films in recent years, 'Oh, Canada' is sure to satisfy fans of the filmmaker. Its themes of reflection and mortality, mixed with a strong performance from Gere combine to make this a worthy movie watching experience. [TIFF 24]
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While 'His Three Daughters' contains strong performances from its trio of lead actresses, writer/director Azazel Jacobs puts them in cyclical situations that never fully forms an emotional center with the event they’re going through.
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Steven Soderbergh's latest experimental film, 'Presence' can’t escape feeling like a technical exercise, but is an entertaining one at that. [TIFF 24]
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Cate Blanchet, Charles Dance and Alicia Vikander along with Winnipeg's finest directors revel in a satirical look at world leaders and the end of the world in 'Rumours' - a frill-free disaster-comedy. [TIFF 24]
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'Rez Ball' is a high-profile sports film which heightens the genre, finding great spirituality in its authentic connections to character and culture. [TIFF 24]
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