#TIFF21: “PETIT MAMAN” REVIEW
Review by David Baldwin
I did not adore and embrace Portrait of a Lady on Fire as much as the critic and fan communities did back in 2019 (where it screened at TIFF). The visuals were beautiful and sumptuous and the relationship between the leads was raw, intimate and moving. Yet something about it all did not click for me as much as I hoped it did. Rather fortunately, CĂ©line Sciamma is back at TIFF with her follow-up PETITE MAMAN, and it was everything I hoped it would be and ...
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#TIFF21: “JOCKEY” REVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore
Aging jockey Jackson (Clifton Collins Jr.) has become weathered due to decades on the riding circuit. After noticing changes in his hand, he learns he’s facing a debilitating illness. Realizing this might be his last championship race, he practises with the help of trainer Ruth (Molly Parker) and a promising young horse. Further changes begin happening in Jackson’s life when young jockey, Gabriel (Moisés Arias), claims to be his son.
Director and Co-Writer Clint ...
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#TIFF21: “MOTHERING SUNDAY” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore
Director Eva Husson poetically brings Graham Swift’s post-WWI secret romance novel to the screen.
Jane (Odessa Young) is a maid for the wealthy Nivens (Olivia Coleman and Colin Firth). Behind their back, she’s having a secret affair with their neighbour's son Paul (Josh O’Conner). Their affair has to remain a secret because of their status differences and because Paul is engaged. ...
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#TIFF21: DAY TWO SIGHTINGS – JUSTINE BATEMAN, BEN PLATT, AMANDLA STENBERG, DANNY PINO, COLTON RYAN + MORE
TIFF '21 is officially in full swing and while things are a little less hectic this year, we're still keeping fully busy, Team Mr. Will catching as many Films as we can and fitting in as many sightings as we can!
We are thrilled to have gotten to see this year's Opening Night Gala, the uplifting and heartfelt DEAR EVAN HANSEN. We absolutely loved it, and while we've never seen the original Musical it was based on, the Film by Stephen Chbosky stands on its own strongly. Floored by star Ben ...
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#TIFF21: “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” REVIEW
By Mr. Will Wong
While many Broadway plays have been given the Big Screen treatment, not all have succeeded. Fortunately, Stephen Chboksy's DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the real deal!
The deeply-heartfelt coming-of-age story centers on Evan (Ben Platt) who finds himself caught in a spiraling lie after a classmate's family confuses him aa their son's secret best friend. The problem is they were never actually friends.
The Musical explores the aftermath of a tragic loss, how we construct the truths we ...
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#TIFF21: “VIOLET” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore
When Violet (Olivia Munn) was a child, she was free and happy. As she grew up, a negative “guiding voice” (Justin Theroux) began changing the way she lived. She now works at a film production company where she deals with a sexist, undermining boss. And spends her days biting her tongue trying to please others, even when that means causing herself pain. But things begin to change when Violet decides to do the opposite of what her “guiding ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ADVANCE SCREENING PASSES TO SEE “DEAR EVAN HANSEN”
We are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see DEAR EVAN HANSEN! The Film is the TIFF '21 Opening Night Gala! Screenings take place on September 22, 2021 in the following cities:
Toronto: Cineplex Cinemas Varsity, 7:00 pmMontreal: Scotiabank Theatre, 7:00 pm
Synopsis:
The breathtaking, generation-defining Broadway phenomenon becomes a soaring cinematic event as Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprises his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS”
We know many of you have waited so long for this. The new Trailer for THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS, in theatres for the Holidays!
Synopsis:
From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and ...
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#TIFF21: DAY ONE ARRIVALS – JOSHUA JACKSON, JOSH O’CONNOR, JUSTINE BATEMAN, BEN PLATT
We don't believe #TIFF21 finally is here! While things are indeed a bit different this year, any bit of in-person events is dearly welcomed! While TIFF '21 starts today, we did spot a few arrivals already gearing-up for their big premieres on TIFF Day One.
So thrilled to chat with The Toronto Sun's Jane Stevenson about starspotting etiquette this TIFF with our current climate. Click here more the article.
Also in case you missed our appearance on CP24 previewing what the Festival might ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “C’MON C’MON”
Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix stars in C'MON C'MON. See the new Trailer!
Synopsis:
Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) and his young nephew (Woody Norman) forge a tenuous but transformational relationship when they are unexpectedly thrown together in this delicate and deeply moving story about the connections between adults and children, the past and the future, from writer-director Mike Mills.
https://youtu.be/vGOXC1WgWhA
VVS Films release C'MON C'MON in theatres November ...
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