Ficoa, the Neo-Latin fine dining restaurant in Little Italy, is marking Halloween with a one-night-only three-cocktail tasting flight designed to capture the spirit of the season. Available Friday, October 31st, 2025 the $45 flight (exclusive of tax and tip) offers a focused showcase of the restaurant’s talented team, with bar lead Brendan McFarlane and chef Esau Garcia showcasing culinary-forward cocktails with refined techniques.

The flight includes three original cocktails from Ficoa’s Mixology Spellbook menu:
•Zorro Toro — a clarified sour with rye, Licor 43, lemon, orange bitters, and cinnamon, finished with a red wine float.
•Marigold — a tequila and turmeric penicillin built on blanco tequila, ginger, and honey.
•King Maiz — a sweet corn White Russian that replaces cream with a plant-based corn version, paired with vodka and coffee liqueur.

Together, they form a progression that moves from bright and spiced to rich and smooth, echoing the restaurant’s broader approach to flavour—rooted in Latin tradition, expressed with a modern sensibility.

Led by house mixologist Brenden McFarlane, Ficoa’s bar program mirrors the precision and creativity of the kitchen, where Executive Chef Esau Garcia continues to evolve the restaurant’s Latin-inspired direction.
The Halloween cocktail flight will be available one night only on October 31st from 5 p.m. until close.

Reserve Ficoa HERE.

A new trailer for 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help,” the upcoming darkly comedic psychological thriller from genre-bending visionary director Sam Raimi (“Spider-Man,” “The Evil Dead”), debuts today.

The all-original film stars Oscar® and Tony Award® nominated actress Rachel McAdams (“Spotlight,” “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,” “Mean Girls”), Dylan O’Brien (“Twinless,” “Saturday Night”), Edyll Ismail (“La Brea”), Dennis Haysbert (“Far from Heaven”), Xavier Samuel (“Elvis”), Chris Pang (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Thaneth Warakulnukroh (“Thai Cave Rescue”) and Emma Raimi (“Happy Pills”) and releases in theatres nationwide on January 30, 2026.

In the trailer, audiences get a first look at Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) and Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), two colleagues who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it is an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.

“I’ve always loved stories where interesting, dynamic characters are pushed to extremes,” says director Sam Raimi. “In our story, the power shifts create an escalating situation that’s brimming with unexpected turns and suspense.”

“Send Help” is produced by Raimi and Zainab Azizi (“65”), executive produced by JJ Hook (“The Amateur”) and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (“Friday the 13th,” “Baywatch”), with original music by Danny Elfman (“The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Batman”).

About 20th Century Studios:

20th Century Studios is an Academy Award®-winning producer of feature films for both theatrical and streaming release. It is home to such iconic franchises as “Avatar,” “Alien,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Predator,” “Die Hard,” and “Kingsman” and creator of hit films including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Greatest Showman,” “The Martian,” “Ford v Ferrari,” and “Free Guy.” It also launched the successful “Deadpool” and “X-Men” film series, Oscar®-winner “West Side Story,” and the recently Oscar®-nominated “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Previously known as 20th Century Fox prior to becoming a part of The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Studios is recognized for its incredible 80-year legacy. It is the studio that brought the world the first six “Star Wars” films, in addition to standouts from across the decades, including “Miracle on 34th Street,” “All About Eve,” “The King and I,” “The Sound of Music,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Princess Bride,” “The Abyss,” “Edward Scissorhands,” “Home Alone,” “My Cousin Vinny,” “Speed,” “Cast Away,” “Moulin Rouge!,” “Minority Report,” “Gone Girl,” and “The Revenant.”

Super Channel celebrates heroes – new and old – with their November 2025 Programming. Here are some highlights!

Robin Hood | Super Channel Fuse I **SERIES PREMIERE** 

Premiere: Sunday, November 2 at 9 p.m. ET (2 episodes) / On Demand next day
Robin Hood brings a modern energy to the classic tale of the roguish outlaw hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and the epic love story between him and a courageous and daring Marian. It is a smart, sweeping, romantic adventure that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian to the beloved story. Following the Norman invasion of England, Rob – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land. Starring: Jack Patten, Lauren McQueen, Sean Bean, Connie Nielsen.

How NOT To Hire a Hitman | Super Channel Fuse I **SERIES PREMIERE** 
Airdate: Tuesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET (2-episode premiere) / Available on Demand same dayHiring a hitman seems like the perfect crime—until it all goes wrong. From botched plans to chilling success stories, these cases leave behind heartbreak and devastation. In the end, justice catches up with every cowardly mastermind. This is How NOT to Hire a Hitman.

Nazis: Threads of Evil (Canadian Original)|Super Channel Quest Original
Airdate: Friday, November 7 at 9 p.m. ET (2-episode premiere) / Available on Demand same day
Using never-seen-before, newly released archival footage, Nazis: Threads of Evil uncovers the twisted paths taken by politicians, senior officers, henchmen and even wives of high-ranking officials – all who played a role within the Nazi machine under Hitler. Each episode focuses on one Nazi figure, providing insights into their lives – each a thread that makes up Hitler’s unleashed nightmare, featuring expert analysis, rare photos, diary excerpts and re-enactments.

DOCUMENTARY

Bif Naked| Super Channel Fuse Original

Premiere: Friday, November 21 at 9 p.m. ET / On Demand same day

Bif Naked is a raw and electrifying look at one of Canada’s most iconic and fearless artists. Born in India, adopted by American missionaries, and raised in Winnipeg, Bif carved her own path—rising through the male-dominated punk scene with her unmistakable voice, poetic lyrics, and defiant spirit. Behind the tattoos and powerhouse performances is a survivor of cancer, addiction, and heartbreak, whose strength and vulnerability reshaped what it means to be a rock star. Through rare footage, intimate interviews, and unforgettable performances, this documentary celebrates a woman who’s never played by the rules—and never backed down. Featuring appearances from Bif Naked, Jann Arden, George Stroumboulopoulos.

MOVIES

Home Free |Super Channel Fuse Original I(Drama)

Airdate: Friday, November 14 at 9 p.m. ET / On Demand same day

Three estranged sisters reunite for their parents’ anniversary, only for their father to reveal he’s dying from a brain tumor. His final wish for a perfect weekend together sparks a whirlwind of family secrets and conflict. Starring Tara Spencer-Nairn, Michelle Nolden, Natalie Brown, Art Hindle.

The Perfect Man(icure) | Super Channel Heart & Home I(Romance)

Airdate: Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. ET / On Demand same day

Quirky inventor Katya partners with charismatic and confident marketing consultant Ryan to help her sell her personal manicure device, Phenomenails, at the upcoming Beauty Expo. But their wildly differing methods and Katya’s meddling-but-loving mom, Mila, just might sabotage this business opportunity and the budding romance between Katya and Ryan.Starring Marlie Collins, Madison Smith.

Psycho Therapy | Super Channel Fuse I(Comedy/Drama)

Airdate: Friday, November 7 at 9 p.m. ET / On Demand same day

A struggling writer in the midst of a divorce, befriends a retired serial killer who incidentally becomes his marriage counselor by day, and killing counselor for his next book by night. Starring Britt Lower (Severance), Steve Buscemi, John Magaro.

Candid About Love | Super Channel Heart & Home I(Romance)

Airdate: Friday, November 14 at 8 p.m. ET / On Demand same day
Laura, a gallery assistant and wannabe fine art photographer, is finally promised a spot in a Newcomer’s Showcase – but only if she can get a reclusive artist, Shane, to premiere his newest photographs at the gallery. When Laura discovers that Shane hasn’t taken a new photo in ten years, she’s determined to help him find his way back to his art whether he wants her to or not. Starring Alexia Fast, Drew Henderson.

Love at the Bootcamp| Super Channel Heart & Home I(Romance)
Airdate: Friday, November 21 at 8 p.m. ET / On Demand same day
When a scattered marketing exec is tasked with helping an unpopular small-town bootcamp turn its image around, she finds that the strict, regimented ways of its owner might just be the perfect ‘fit’ for love. Starring Leanne Lapp, Daniel Cudmore.

After a milestone 50th Festival, TIFF is finishing the year strong with a winter slate featuring three retrospectives, tributes, anticipated new restorations, a selection of offbeat and traditional holiday films, and special guests at the Lightbox. Luc Moullet: High Altitude celebrates the reappraisal of the irreverent French filmmaker and one of the last living members of the nouvelle vague with newly-restored features and rarely-screened shorts, following retrospectives in New York and Los Angeles. Lyon-born Lucile Hadzihalilovic is spotlighted in Growing Pains: Lucile Hadzihalilovic’s New Worlds, a retrospective timed with the release of her latest film, The Ice Tower. Joining a North American tour organized by leading film institutions, TIFF Cinematheque presents its most extensive retrospective of Japanese visionary Mikio Naruse since his centennial in 2005.

TIFF also pays tribute to screen legend Robert Redford with Special Screenings of Ordinary People and The Sting, celebrating his legacy as a director and actor. Ahead of Viola Desmond Day on November 8, TIFF presents a free 35mm screening of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit hosted by Jully Black on November 7. Other highlights include the Canadian premiere of the 2K restoration of Mary Stephen’s Ombres de soie; a centennial screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush and a 30th anniversary screening of The White Balloon in 35mm by Jafar Panahi, whose TIFF 50 Official Selection It Was Just an Accident opens at the Lightbox on October 24.

For the holidays, the popular Magnificent 70mm series returns with widescreen classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Top Gun. Alternative festive favourites include the 25th anniversary screening of American Psycho with filmmaker Mary Harron in attendance on December 5, the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands; and Lynne Ramsay’s Morvern Callar starring Samantha Morton, both screening in 35mm. Audiences can also catch Ramsay’s latest, Die My Love, at the Lightbox starting November 7. Plus, TIFF will once again screen Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut, continuing its New Year’s Eve tradition. Rounding out the celebration is the return of TIFF’s popular Sing Along series hosted by local performers and packed with fun!

Look out for buzzworthy New Releases playing at the Lightbox in November, including Richard Linklater’s TIFF 50 features Blue Moon and the much-anticipated Nouvelle Vague; Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut Urchin, and Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt, screening in glorious 35mm. An exciting December lineup including Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent (TIFF 50), is on the way, just in time for the holidays, packed with awards-season hopefuls and hidden gems. Visit tiff.net for more details.

Tickets for November programming will be available to TIFF Members on Wednesday, October 15, and to the public on Friday, October 17. Tickets for December programming will be available to TIFF Members on Wednesday, November 12, and to the public on Friday, November 14. See tiff.net for up-to-date programming.

NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

TIFF CINEMATHEQUE

Luc Moullet: High Altitude with series curator Andréa Picard

November 1–23

TIFF Cinematheque is presenting a tribute to Luc Moullet, a major figure in French independent cinema and one of the last living filmmakers and critics from la nouvelle vague. Luc Moullet: High Altitude includes seven new feature restorations (courtesy of Cinema Guild) and four rarely-screened short films, which testify to Moullet’s singular brand of irreverence, satirical social commentary, and his passion for a certain Alpine landscape. Highlights include his 1966 debut feature, Brigitte et Brigitte, which Godard hailed as “revolutionary,” his Jean Vigo Prize–winning The Comedy of Work, and one of the greatest films made about cinephilia, Les Sièges de l’Alcazar. Curated by TIFF Senior Curator Andréa Picard, guests in this series include Dylan Adamson and Will Sloan.

Growing Pains: Lucile Hadzihalilovic’s New Worlds with guest curator Saffron Maeve

November 7–23

Spanning 30 years, Lucile Hadzihalilovic’s five features and three shorts offer a cinema of domestic dystopias — cloistered children, their odd caretakers, and the ominous higher-ups who pull the strings. Enduringly attuned to the ways that childhood is thwarted by the disorienting (and often violent) shift into adolescence, the French filmmaker has spent her career fashioning perverse fairytales, from the dreamy and sinister boarding school reverie Innocence to her latest, Marion Cotillard–starring The Ice Tower. Curated by film critic and curator Saffron Maeve.

Daughters, Wives, and Mothers: The Films of Mikio Naruse with series curator Robyn Citizen

November 28 – January 25

TIFF Cinematheque celebrates the 120th anniversary of Japanese filmmaker Mikio Naruse with a 19-film retrospective. Featuring six imported 35mm prints from the Japan Foundation, the tribute is currently touring North America with stops including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. A devoted chronicler of Japan’s “shomin” — the common people — Naruse focused on resilient, flawed women navigating postwar social upheavals. The filmmaker’s frequent collaborations with Hideko Takamine and novelist Fumiko Hayashi are highlighted in this retrospective following his evolution from the stylistic flair and optimism of early films like Morning’s Tree-Lined Street to the understated visuals and emotional precision of later masterpieces such as Floating Clouds and When A Woman Ascends the Stairs. Curated by Robyn Citizen, TIFF Director of Programming & Platform Lead.

Generously supported by the Japan Foundation, Toronto.

See the North presented by MUBI

November 4, 6:30pm: Jean of the Joneses (2016) dir. Stella Meghie, with recorded introduction by the director

December 9, 6:30pm: Meditation Park (2017) dir. Mina Shum

TIFF Family Films

November 8, 1:15pm: The White Balloon (1995) dir. Jafar Panahi, 30th anniversary, 35mm!

From the Collection with Cameron Bailey

November 11 , 6:30pm: A Separation (2011) dir. Ashgar Farhadi, 35mm!

December 2, 6:30pm: An Education (2009) dir. Lone Scherfig, 35mm!

TIFF Wavelengths Presents

November 12, 6:30pm: Hair, Paper, Water… (2025) dirs. Nicolas Graux & Trương Minh Quý, with recorded introduction by the directors

December 3, 7:00pm: Heart of the World: 50 years of the Winnipeg Film Group with guest curator Vivian Belik

MDFF Selects

November 27, 6:30pm: Fiume o morte! (2025) dir. Igor Bezinović

TIFF Next Wave Presents

November 26, 6:30pm: The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man (2024) dir. Braden Sitter Sr., with New Toronto Bizarre, post-screening Q&A with the director

TIFF Special Screenings

November 1, 3:30pm and November 2, 4pm: Robert Redford tribute featuring Ordinary People (1980) dir. Robert Redford, 45th anniversary, and The Sting (1973) dir. George Roy Hill

TIFF Cinematheque New & Restored

November 15, 2pm: The Gold Rush (1925) dir. Charlie Chaplin, 100th anniversary, new 4K restoration!

November 15 & 25, 6:30pm: The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) dir. Cristi Puiu, 20th anniversary, digital restoration

November 20, 6:30pm: Ombres de soie (1978) dir. Mary Stephen, post-show recorded Q&A with the director, Canadian Premiere of new 2K restoration

TIFF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING SPOTLIGHT: SPECIAL GUESTS & SIGNATURE EVENTS

November 7, 9:30pm: Free event! Viola Desmond Day: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) dir. Bill Duke, with special guest Jully Black

To commemorate the 79th anniversary of Viola Desmond’s historic stand against racial segregation on November 8, 1946, TIFF proudly presents a free 35mm screening of Bill Duke’s beloved sequel to Sister Act, co-curated by “Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul” Jully Black. Before the screening, Black will join TIFF for an onstage conversation moderated by Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe, host-producer of The Block on CBC Music, about how the film shaped her voice and its enduring message, in Black’s words, “that music can be protest and praise all at once.”

November 12, 8pm: TIFF Advance Screening: The Running Man (2025) dir. Edgar Wright, in-person Q&A with the director

Edgar Wright attending! TIFF Members’ exclusive special screening of The Running Man, followed by a conversation with screenplay writer-director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Last Night in Soho) about the process of adapting Stephen King’s prescient novel for the big screen. Tickets will go on sale for TIFF Members on Wednesday, October 22 at 10am.

November 22, 1pm: Princess Mononoke (1997) dir. Hayao Miyazaki, with Skills for Change

Marking the 40th anniversary of Studio Ghibli, TIFF Community Impact is thrilled to join Skills for Change to co-present a new 4K restoration of Hayao Miyazaki’s eco-masterpiece Princess Mononoke. Before the screening, representatives from Skills for Change’s Youth Climate Action Initiative (YCAI) will join TIFF for an onstage conversation about mobilizing youth as leaders in building sustainable futures.

December 6, 12pm: Free event! Silver Screenings: Amélie (2001) dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, with TIFF Next Wave

TIFF Silver Screenings, a film community for seniors, teams up with the TIFF Next Wave Committee for an intergenerational screening of Amélie, winner of the People’s Choice Award at TIFF ’01. Audrey Tautou stars as the titular character in this nostalgic romantic comedy about a quirky waitress who combats isolation through her vivid imagination, and seeks connection with her fellow Parisians through random acts of kindness. Before the screening, audiences can join TIFF for a talk and activities inspired by the film’s bold visual style.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING LISTINGS

Tickets to Cinematheque series are free to TIFF Members. 70mm and Special Presentations have paid ticketing.Ticket pricing can be found here.

TIFF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING SPOTLIGHT: SPECIAL GUESTS & SIGNATURE EVENTS

Sing Alongs: Mary Poppins, The Greatest Showman, and The Lion King

December 14, 18, 20

TIFF’s Sing Along screenings return with a lineup of beloved movie musicals for all ages that celebrate spectacle, everyday magic, and finding joy together. Award-winning comedian Martha Chaves hosts Mary Poppins on December 14, and The Greatest Showman on December 18. Actor Salvatore Antonio, who played Scar in the latest Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King, hosts the beloved 1994 animated story of Simba on December 20. Fun for the whole family, these immersive events will feature warm-up activities, prop bags, and onscreen lyrics.

TIFF CINEMATHEQUE

Magnificent 70mm

December 5 – January 1

Spend your winter in widescreen with the return of Magnificent 70mm. This holiday season, TIFF Cinematheque presents a slate of rare 70mm prints including favourites like 2001: A Space Odyssey, North by Northwest, and Top Gun.TIFF is one of the few theatres in Toronto where audiences can watch classics on 70mm and celebrate the way these films were meant to be seen.

TIFF Special Screenings

November 8, 4:15pm and November 22, 4pm: Morvern Callar (2002) dir. Lynne Ramsay, 35mm!

December 5, 6:30pm: American Psycho (2000) dir. Mary Harron, in-person Q&A with the director, 25th anniversary

December 31, 6:30pm: Eyes Wide Shut (1999) dir. Stanley Kubrick

TIFF Family Films

December 28, 4pm: Edward Scissorhands (1990) dir. Tim Burton, 35th anniversary, 35mm!

Following last week’s launch of the biggest album in history, with over 4 million equivalent album units earned in the U.S. for “The Life of a Showgirl,” the 14-time GRAMMY®-winning artist Taylor Swift returns to Disney+ with two brand-new projects that offer unprecedented access to her record-breaking tour, The Eras Tour. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era,” a 6-episode behind-the-scenes docuseries event chronicling the development, impact, and inner-workings that created the phenomenon that was The Eras Tour, and “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show,” the full concert film featuring “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” for the first time, begins streaming December 12, 2025 only on Disney+.

See the Trailer here.

“Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era” is an illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. In addition, the series spotlights performers, family members, and friends – including Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch – offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. Two episodes will debut each week beginning December 12.

In addition, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show,” filmed in Vancouver, B.C. will debut on Disney+ December 12. The full concert film, captured during the final show of the tour, features the entire set of “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” which was added to the tour following that album’s release in 2024.

“Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era” is directed by Don Argott, co-directed by Sheena M. Joyce and produced by Object & Animal. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show” is directed by Glenn Weiss and produced by Taylor Swift Productions in association with Silent House Productions.

The 2025 MAZDA3 GT is a Sedan that combines comfort with performance, meaning it is perfect for your everyday drive and whatever obstacles are placed before it! We had the pleasure of testing this gem in a stunning Snowflake White Pearl, with a striking dual-tone black and garnet red interior. It is powered by a Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission engine with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch and paddle shifters. A smooth ride that ticks all the boxes.

Some noteworthy new additions to the model include from prior renditions:

– Alexa Built-in function added
– Mazda Online Navigation added
– Wheel finish changed from Light Grey High Lusture to Silver Metallic

The Sedan’s Entertainment features are elevated, including Bose® premium sound system with 12-speakers. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (complimentary 3-month trial subscription). AM/FM/HD Radio (which we got to figure out finally), and USB ports (2) – Type C (fast charging) ports to ensure you always stay connected. It also connects via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well, enabling you the ability to navigate directions from your phone, enjoy Spotify playlists, plus also have your text messages read out to you while you drive. All this is navigated through a sizable 10.3″ display.

Mazda shows are incredible concern for driver and passenger safety. Active safety features here include:

-Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) and this is particularly handy with back-to-school and speed limit enforcement 
-Smart Brake Support Rear (SBS-R)
-Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing (SBS-RC)
-Front and rear parking sensors
-Windshield-projected colour Active Driving Display (ADD)
-360° View Monitor and rearview camera and rear-seat reminders so nobody gets left behind!
-Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

The Mazda3 GT is full of intuitive features designed to make the Driver’s user experience more simplified. These include:

-Advanced keyless entry (proximity and ignition)
-a very reactive Walk-Away Door Lock 
-Exterior mirrors linked with memory seat function
-Frameless rearview mirror with auto-dimming
-HomeLink® wireless control system
-Engine starter button (bright ring detail)

The Driver also gets Driver’s seat memory function, 10-way power adjustment with lumbar support, and both Driver and front passenger get the heated seats as well, which will be very handy in upcoming months. Our passengers appreciated having dual climate zones as everyone has different definitions of comfort. And did we mention a power moonroof for ambient drives as well? The Mazda3 GT feels spacious and above that there’s plenty of cargo in the trunk for your everyday errands and hauls.

With a 48 litre fuel tank, you get a Fuel Economy 10.1, 7.3 and 8.8 litres/100 km, which isn’t bad especially with a slight drop in gas prices of late.

Some notes we made during our Test Drive. We felt the vehicle shaky occasionally, particularly when waiting at lights, though this wasn’t a major issue. We also found it cumbersome at times once connected to the car via Android Auto, to come out of it and go into AM/FM radios. Occasionally, we’d have to restart the car completely to be able to get to navigate AM/FM radio. Also, with our days running shorter at this time of the year, we found that the auto headlights and brightness on our display were running a bit dark after sunset. Again, not major issues but small tweaks would make a world of difference.

Some highlights from our action-packed Test Drive:

Regardless, the 2025 Mazda3 GT offers super value at its suggested retail price of $38,450 CAN. More here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Hot off its NYCC presentation this past weekend, a new high-octane Trailer for THE RUNNING MAN has arrived!

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025!

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Kinberg Genre / Complete Fiction Production

An Edgar Wright Film

“THE RUNNING MAN” 

SYNOPSIS

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF), Always Honest, Not Always Pretty, celebrates its 23rd edition Oct 14 – Oct 19, 2025, at TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St W (Toronto, ON) with curated group Photo Exhibition VIP Opening Night Reception at The Women’s Art Association of Canada, 23 Prince Arthur Ave (Toronto, ON) Oct 14, 6-11pm. Tickets $20. Flex Pass $80.

Sharing perspectives of women through documentary, feature, experimental, animation and short films, this year FeFF showcases over 70 films from across North America, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, France, Cuba, Nepal, Syria, Taiwan and more, followed by audience Q & A’s.

FeFF’s 2025 theme is RESILIENCE! At a time of global suffering, Female Eye reminds us there’s hope and strength, curating an inaugural Children’s Film Program with Enchanted Hope Foundation, offering magical experiences for children with serious illnesses. Award-winning kid’s films with door prizes and giveaways. Oct 17, 6-8pm. City Playhouse, 1000 New Westminster Dr, (Thornhill, ON) Tickets $20.

In addition to screenings are industry events like the Script Reading Series, the Live Pitch ($1500 cash prize), Best in the Biz Honorary Maverick Tribute & Award honoring Jennifer Podemski from The Rez and Little Bird. Far ahead of the industry curve, Jennifer’s mission is longstanding – to represent stories and give prominence to Indigenous peoples in film and television. Look forward to this intimate conversation with Podemski at TIFF Lightbox Oct 16, 3-4:30pm. Tickets $20

“Thank you to the FeFF, I am humbled by this very generous acknowledgment. In true Maverik form, I promise to walk authentically in my truth in my pursuit of equity and inclusion for Indigenous women in the screen sector. Even if it means breaking the rules and burning bridges.” – Jennifer Podemski

Opening Night Screenings kick off Oct 15 at 6pm with GALA FEATURE BLUEBERRY GRUNT directed by Sherry White of Pretty Hard Cases and Maudie fame. A couple, seemingly at odds, embark on a camping trip that quickly unravels the seams of their partnership and forces them into a fight for survival. Starring Joel Thomas Hynes, Liisa Repo-Martell and Percy Hynes White.

FeFF’s ever popular LATE-NIGHT THRILLS & CHILLS programs will keep you on the edge of your seat. An eclectic program of horror, thriller and suspense proves women do it better! TIFF Lightbox Fri Oct 17, 9pm & Sat Oct 18, 9:30pm.

CLOSING GALA FEATURE at TIFF Lightbox, Sun Oct 19 at 6:15pm with “I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND” directed by GG Hawkins. When a woman grows disillusioned with her golden-boy husband during their tropical honeymoon, she recruits an enigmatic expat to spice things up—for better or worse. Starring Madison Lanesey, Arta Gee and Travis Quentin Young.
Coming Soon!

THE WRITERS LAB CANADA celebrates its 2nd year Feb 2026! TWL Canada is produced in partnership with TWL (NYC), the Firecracker Department and Female Eye Film Festival.

The Female Eye is an accredited festival with the Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television and is a Telefilm Canada Talent Partner to Watch.
FeFF thanks her sponsors, Ontario Arts Council, IATSE 873, Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates, Actra Fraternal Benefit Society (AFBS), Tourism Vaughan, inkCanada, Paramount+, and CIUT 89.5FM. And community partners, The Writers Lab (NYC), Firecracker Department, Women in the Director’s Chair (WIDC), Women in Film and Television Toronto (WIFT), Dance Camera West, and Enchanted Hope Foundation.

TICKETING TIFF Lightbox (Oct 15-19) Tickets $20, Flex Pass $80 (Gala Features $25) / (Best In the Biz Maverick Tribute $20) City Playhouse (Thornhill) Children’s Film Program (Oct 17) Tickets $20
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Multi-platinum Canadian rock powerhouse Billy Talent has officially released their Amazon Music Original cover of the legendary Rush anthem, “Limelight.” Recorded for Prime Monday Night Hockey, which streams all national regular season Monday night games on Prime Video in Canada, the song fuses Billy Talent’s signature urgent intensity with the progressive rock majesty of the original track, linking two generations of Canadian rock greatness with the country’s national sport. Available to stream now, the Amazon Music Original will be featured throughout Prime Monday Night Hockey’s 2025-26 season broadcast, exclusively on Prime Video in Canada.

Listen to the song here and learn more about Prime Monday Night Hockey, here.

The band approached the project with immense reverence for Rush’s enduring legacy. Lead singer Ben Kowalewicz spoke to the significance of the opportunity: “It’s such an honour for us to be asked to cover Rush. They are, without a doubt, one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time, and ‘Limelight’ is a classic.” He also reflected on the challenge of reinterpreting the iconic vocals, saying, “Geddy Lee had such a silky approach to his vocal, which was beautiful. I tried my best to lend some of what I was doing to that, paying homage to it, but also you have to sing it and you gotta feel it in your own way too, so I think it’s a good balance of how I sang and trying to do the song justice.”

Guitarist Ian D’Sa said: “It couldn’t be more Canadian for us to cover Rush’s ‘Limelight’ for Prime Monday Night Hockey. I’ve been listening to this song since I was a kid, and I always wanted to learn Alex [Lifeson’s] parts because it contains three of my favourite Alex riffs of all time. They are just crazily inventive, unique parts that only Alex Lifeson could write, and it was such a fun thing to learn for me as a guitar player.”

Bassist Jon Gallant adds, “It was just sitting down an hour or two every day and going through the song over and over until I could precisely hear everything that Geddy Lee was doing and just tried to copy it almost exactly.”

Billy Talent is one of Canada’s most successful bands. They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums internationally and have over 2 billion global streams across their catalogue. They have won 7 Juno Awards and have been nominated 23 times, including three nods for Afraid of Heights (Group of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Ian D’Sa for Producer of the Year). Their most recent studio album Crisis of Faith debuted at #1 in Germany, #8 in Canada, and had three singles hit the #1 spot at Canadian rock radio which combined to spend a total of 21 weeks atop the Canadian Rock radio chart.

Funnyman Adam Sandler brought the laughs to Scotiabank Arena this weekend as part of this I’M YOUR BEST FRIEND Tour! Supported by Comedy legends Rob Schneider and Kevin Nealon, Sandler gave Toronto fans an exact reminder why they love “The Sandman” so much. And it makes sense he has such an affinity with our City having filmed many a movie here, including BILLY MADISON, PIXELS, and more recently YOU’RE SO NOT INVITED TO ME BAT MITZVAH!

The Show combined his musical talents, and a mix of raunchy and silly humour bringing the audience to stitches, whether he was joking about intimate moments with his wife Jackie (who joined him on stage!), the annoyances of parenting, the Gen Z “Broccoli Haircut” which several young men are rocking these days, or paying tribute to legends of Comedy, including his dear friend Chris Farley. The Show was the right mix of hilarity and sentiment, showcasing Sandler’s wide range of talents.

Sandler took a moment to showcase his daughter Sunny‘s singing abilities, accompanying her on guitar also, thanking the crowd for being supportive of her.

Some highlights from the night, including a rendition of “Endless Love” from HAPPY GILMORE, with surprise guest Kevin James!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)