#TIFF19: OUR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2019 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TIFF '19 was one for the books and we dare you to disagree! Meryl, Tom, Natalie, J-Lo, Constance, Renée, Joaquin. Toronto played host to an explosive mass of starpower at the Toronto International Film Festival and we were right there! We celebrated our tenth anniversary, which happened to coincide with TIFF '19 and fittingly it was our biggest year yet! It was amazing seeing so many of your friendly faces and taking Selfies with many of you in our travels and adventures and we love that Mr. ...
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#TIFF19: “UNCUT GEMS”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) is a jeweller and compulsive gambler. He cannot seem to keep any of the money or collateral he has, frequently selling it for bet money – even if the collateral does not belong to him. And after Howard acquires a rock filled with precious gemstones, things quickly go from bad to worse.
Uncut Gems is not for everyone and is easily one of the most divisive films at the Festival. Directing duo Benny and Josh Safdie have a ...
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#TIFF19: “DOLEMITE IS MY NAME”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) is a struggling musician and comedian working at a record store in the 1970s. After interacting and recording conversations with homeless hustlers, he creates an on-stage persona he calls Dolemite and proceeds to become insanely popular. And after making it big with a handful of records, Moore sets his sights on making his own movie.
Dolemite is My Name is profane, rude and always hysterical. While the Film’s structure ...
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#TIFF19: “ABOMINABLE”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
A Yeti has escaped from a secret lab and is hiding on a rooftop in Shanghai. One evening, he encounters Yi (Chloe Bennet), a young girl trying desperately to make enough money to go on the vacations her dad always promised her they would take. When it becomes clear that the Yeti is in trouble, Yi and two friends set out on an adventure to bring him home to Mount Everest.
In a year of stellar animated films, Abominable stands out as one of the best. It ...
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#TIFF19: “A HIDDEN LIFE”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
It’s the 1940s and Europe is at war. Franz (August Diehl) is an Austrian farmer living with his wife Fani (Valerie Pachner) and three children. He undergoes military training but refuses to pledge allegiance to Adolf Hitler. And while this does not go over well with the people of his village, it becomes even more problematic when he is conscripted to fight in the war.
In a word, A Hidden Life is breathtaking. From the opening frame to the very last, ...
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#TIFF19: “BAD EDUCATION”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
The Roslyn School District in Long Island has become substantially more prestigious due to the tireless work of Superintendent Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman) and his team. But everything starts falling apart when it is discovered that his Assistant Superintendent Pam Gluckin (Oscar-winner Allison Janney) has been embezzling money from the school. And as one student journalist begins digging deeper, it becomes clear that Frank may be involved as ...
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#TIFF19: DAY EIGHT – PRIYANKA CHOPRA-JONAS, FARHAN AKHTAR + ROHIT SARAF
We've made it! TIFF '19 closes with a bang and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas gave us a dash of starpower. Now she was here last weekend but flew-in to join Director Shonali Bose, plus Co-Stars Farhan Akhtar, Rohit Saraf for The Sky is Pink, premiering at both Elgin Theatre and Roy Thomson Hall.
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#TIFF19: “HOW TO BUILD A GIRL”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
When Johanna Morrigan (Beanie Feldstein) gets hired as a Critic for a London music magazine she beings changing who she is.
Director Coky Giedroyc and Screenwriter Caitlin Moran have made a quirky coming-of-age film about a loveable and flawed girl. The Film succeeds due to Moran’s Script which is full of hilarious British quips, heartbreaking reality and candid lessons. The most impressive and refreshing aspect as the Film is the character ...
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#TIFF19: “WESTERN STARS”
Review by Mr. Will Wong
Western Stars is quintessential viewing for fans of The Boss. The Documentary co-directed by music icon Bruce Springsteen and Thom Zimny gives fans a gorgeous intimate visual and sound experience on the ideas and concepts behind his latest studio album. The Documentary was recorded in his 100-year-old barn with a 30-piece orchestra and his band, including partner Patti Scialfa.
We get a get a glimpse into Springsteen's journey and the life lessons he has accrued, ...
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#TIFF19: “LUCY IN THE SKY”
Review by Mr. Will Wong
Lucy in the Sky centers on an astronaut's successful journey into space and the aftermath of this when she re-evaluates her life. We witness Lucy's (Natalie Portman) unravelling as she loses her perspective on the world after she accomplishes the mission. She becomes unhinged, losing her inhibitions and what ensues is a downward spiral from which we can't keep our eyes off.
The Drama-Thriller is Noah Hawley's directorial debut. While it is an ambitious task telling ...
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