The Threats That Pushed the Toronto Film Festival to Pull Russians at War

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has revealed that “hundreds” of threats directed at staff led the festival to make the unprecedented decision to pull the controversial documentary Russians at war from last week's lineup, including threats of violence and sexual assault. TIFF said Thursday that it was “forced to suspend” three upcoming public screenings … Read more

The Best Films From Venice, Telluride, and Toronto 2024: THR Critics' Picks

Venice, Telluride Brazilian documentary filmmaker Petra Costa explores the dire state of democracy in this eye-opening reveal, delving into the disturbing connections between Christian evangelism and politics. Getting up close and personal with powerful people amid a wave of social and political unrest, she moves between the epic and the intimate, history and the present, … Read more

PETA Activist Interrupts Premiere of Pharrell Williams Biopic Toronto Film Festival

A protester from animal rights group PETA stole the show Tuesday night as Pharrell Williams talked about his animated biopic Piece by piece at the Princess of Wales Theatre during the Toronto Film Festival. The PETA activist approached the stage as Williams held a post-screening Q&A and slammed the singer and producer for using fur … Read more

Netanyahu Tried to Block Film About Him from Showing in Toronto

After facing a failed attempt by Benjamin Netanyahu's government to block their world premiere screening, the filmmakers behind the anti-Netanyahu documentary The Bibi Files followed up on Monday night by debuting their work at the Toronto International Film Festival with a mix of grim determination and dizzying triumph. Alexis Bloom’s film, which builds its case … Read more

Toronto TIFF Tribute Awards with Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, Amy Adams

Cate Blanchett thanked underwear maker Knix for sponsoring her TIFF Tribute Award on Sunday night, which was ironic because the Elizabeth AND Carol Apparently, the actress went all out to attend the glittering festival event. “I don’t actually wear underwear,” Blanchett revealed, jokingly or not, while wearing a long party dress on stage at the … Read more

Bernardo Bertolucci's Unfinished Film 'The Echo Chamber' On Sale Toronto Film Festival

Italian screenwriters Ilaria Bernardini and Ludovica Rampoldi have completed the screenplay for The echo chamberBernardo Bertolucci's unfinished project that he worked on before he died. Italian producer Indigo Films acquired the drama feature in 2018 and now has the project in active development and seeking co-production partners at the Toronto Film Festival. Bernardini wrote the … Read more

Toronto Film Fest Welcomes Mike Leigh's “Hard Truths”

It's no secret that Toronto loves Mike Leigh and it would be a lie to say so. Hard truthsthe latest film from the legendary British director, did not receive a warm reception at its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Friday night. Hard truths bowed at TIFF's Royal Alexandra Theatre with Leigh and … Read more

How to Hide a Movie Star at the Toronto Film Festival

The Toronto Film Festival sure loves Hollywood stars on its red carpets. But away from movie premieres and parties, superstars disappear as flight arrivals and departures at Pearson International Airport. Don't expect Cate Blanchett or Ben Stiller to jostle for a baggage carousel or walk barefoot and unbelted through a body scanner at Canada's busiest … Read more

5 New Toronto Restaurants You Can't Miss

Black Rabbit 838 College Street, 416-637-3868 Toronto’s Little Italy has a new Caribbean, Creole and Latin-inspired restaurant in Conejo Negro. Chef Alycia Wahn, who lived in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans in her 20s, returned home with Latin comfort food on her mind: “After experiencing Creole food, I noticed similarities between the three cuisines and … Read more

Angelina Jolie to Receive Tribute Award at 2024 Toronto Film Festival

Angelina Jolie will receive the TIFF Tribute Award in the Impact Media category at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival. The Oscar-winning actress will be honored at the TIFF fundraiser on September 8, also bringing her latest film, Without blood, in Toronto for a world premiere. Written, directed and produced by Jolie, Without blood is a … Read more

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