#TIFF25: “THE SECRET AGENT” REVIEW

By Amanda Gilmore Brazilian Filmmaker and TIFF veteran Kleber Mendonça Filho returns to the festival with this political thriller that explores that won multiple prizes at this year’s Cannes. The Film is set in 1977 Brazil, during the country’s notorious military dictatorship. It follows technology expert Marcelo (an outstanding Wagner Moura) as he flees from a mysterious past and seeks asylum in the northern city of Recife, which also brings him closer to his young ... Read more

#TIFF25: “THE EXIT 8” REVIEW

By Amanda Gilmore Director and Co-Writer Genki Kawamura makes a purgatory spin on Kotake Create’s cult game, The Exit 8 — a game in which the player is trapped in an endless underground passageway. The only way to leave through Exit 8 is to notice the anomalies and follow the rules. In this film adaptation, the Lost Man (Kazunari “Nino” Ninomiya) is a commuter who receives a call from his ex-girlfriend — just before exiting the subway ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “TRAIN DREAMS” NEW IMAGES & TRAILER

Today, we get a new Trailer for tiff50 selection TRAIN DREAMS. In theatres November 7, 2025 and on Netflix November 21, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nk8TrBHOrA DIRECTOR: Clint Bentley SCREENPLAY BY: Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar BASED ON THE NOVELLA BY: Denis Johnson PRODUCERS: Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, William Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer, Michael Heimler EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Joel Edgerton, Scott Hinckley, Greg Kwedar, John Friedberg KEY CAST: Joel ... Read more

#TIFF25: “SENTIMENTAL VALUE” REVIEW

By Nicholas Porteous Joachim Trier's follow-up to his modern classic The Worst Person in the World reunites him with Renate Reinsve, this time playing Actress Nora Borg, who struggles to communicate with her Filmmaker father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård). He's written a part for her in his long-awaited next film that has the potential to confront their shared, familial trauma. The only problem--Reinsve refuses to work with him, so Hollywood Actor Rachel Kemp (Elle Fanning) takes on the ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME” TRAILER

World premiere as the opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival. Arrives October 10, 2025 on Prime Video Canada. This new Trailer features a new version of "Everytime You Go Away" by Cynthia Erivo! From director Colin Hanks and lifelong John Candy fan Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of the life of the Canadian comedic icon. This John Candy film documents his on- and off-camera existence, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access ... Read more

#TIFF25: DAY ZERO SIGHTINGS – ELLE FANNING, CHARLI XCX, NICK ROBINSON, SAMARA WEAVING AND MORE

We don't believe this day is finally here! As we gear-up for tiff50's kick-off tomorrow, we were so lucky to spot some talent who made their way into the City for the festivities! Day One should be quite the day with several exciting titles like JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME, MILE END KICKS, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, NIRVANNA THE BAND - THE SHOW - THE MOVIE and more premiering in the evening! We're really excited to see who shows up for the former especially, being this year's Opening Night Gala. John ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW “RENTAL FAMILY” POSTER

Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human ... Read more

#TIFF25: LIST OF TALENT COMING FOR 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The moment we've all been waiting for, the list of names coming to town for tiff50! Beyond thrilled! Tribute Award Presenters Benny Safdie Chandler Levack Christoph Waltz Claire Denis Derek Cianfrance Eugene Levy Jacob Elordi Mia Goth Naomi Johnson Nia DaCosta Oscar Isaac Park Chan-wook Tessa Thompson Tribute Performers Sekou Thompson Egbo-Egbo 2025 Expected Talent (the list of approximately 730 names is subject to change) Abdellah ... Read more

#TIFF25: MR. WILL PRESENTS OFFICIAL PARTNERS FOR THE 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

It's Will Wong season, everyone! We are delighted to be back and at it in our thriving season as tiff50 is before us! We are so grateful for your many years of support. Having a loyal, passionate readership and following makes it all so worthwhile and we promise not to let you down! Team Mr. Will is ready to go, ready to deliver you reviews of all the hottest films to present at the Festival, and also stars, big and emerging to visit for the Festival! Be sure to follow for all the ... Read more

#TIFF25: TIFF FESTIVAL STREET RETURNS A TENTH YEAR

TIFF's FESTIVAL STREET returns for its tenth year, transforming King Street West into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space for film lovers from September 4–7. David Pecaut Square will host open-air screenings and activities, extending TIFF 50 beyond the street from September 4–13, and the CN Tower will light up in gold, every hour on the hour, post sunset throughout the Festival. Stretching from Peter Street to University Avenue, the four-day celebration offers free entertainment, ... Read more