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Reviews

September 30, 2026 · by Jacob Diedenhofer

Review: ‘The Julia Set’ is a Solid but Disappointing Debut

At TIFF this year, I got to see the world premiere of The Julia Set, director Niki Byrne's debut. The film follows Julia (Chase Infiniti), wh...

Reviews

September 23, 2026 · by Jacob Diedenhofer

Review: ‘Arne Goes to Space’ is the Highlight of TIFF

What I love about film festivals is finding hidden gems among the big hitters. It is always fun to see what smaller titles play because most ...

Reviews

September 22, 2026 · by Amritpal Rai

'Possible Love' is Another Dense, Enrapturing Masterpiece from Lee Chang-dong

“Thou Shalt Not Covet” is the opening text of Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love (2026), taken directly from the Ten Commandments (and as the end...

Reviews

September 19, 2026 · by Kasey Dunifer

‘Tender Loving Care’ Review: Mike Leigh’s Swan Song is His Most Personal Film

Caretaking is a sacrifice; social work a form of semi-self-sabotage – all in the name of helping someone else. Whether these selfless acts co...

Interviews

September 18, 2026 · by Kasey Dunifer

‘Being Heumann’ Producers Hope to Inspire Action After Its World Premiere at TIFF

Judy Heumann lived a storied life, challenging the status quo, exposing governmental flaws, and giving a voice to one of the most marginalize...

Reviews

September 16, 2026 · by Nadia Arain

Review: 'Kick On' Brings the Blood at Midnight Madness

There’s always a film that brings the house down with energy and cheers during TIFF's Midnight Madness program. Last year, Kenji Tanigaki’s T...

Reviews

September 15, 2026 · by Nadia Arain

Review: Anna Biller Returns with Vengeful and Overlong ‘The Face of Horror’

Anna Biller is known for her gorgeous attention to detail and exploration of retro aesthetics through a modern feminist lens. The Love Witch ...

Reviews

September 13, 2026 · by Cameron Ritter

Review: Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ Finds Hope Through the Arts

Lukas Dhont’s Coward is one of many films at TIFF this year that originally premiered at Cannes back in May. While many films have the Cannes...

Paul Rai

September 11, 2026

From the Awards Editor: 2026 Venice Film Festival Awards Predictions

As the festival buzz winds down and other major film festivals begin to take shape and galvanize public interest, the prestigious Venice Film...

Lists

September 7, 2026 · by Cameron Ritter

Fall Festival Season is Here! TRT Previews Its Most Anticipated TIFF Titles

Following its milestone 50th Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is back, kicking off September 10 and running until Sep...

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