#TIFF25: “BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER” REVIEW
By Mr. Will Wong
Director Edward Berger is back after a strong showing last awards season with Conclave. This time around, we are doing 180 from the church and going right to the casino.
We meet Lord Freddy Doyle (Colin Farrell), a swindler, running from Detective Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) as he continues to live above his means, landing at an opulent casino in Macao. Here he meets a hostess named Dao Ming (Fala Chen), who is sympathetic to his vices, and they strike a connection ...
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#TIFF25: “GIRL” REVIEW
By Mr. Will Wong
One of the Festival's hidden gems is the directorial debut of acclaimed Taiwanese-Hong Kong actress Shu Qi, GIRL.
This Drama looks at the coming-of-age of Lin Xiaoli (Bai Xiao-Ying), who is navigatimg growing into her teens, while being on the receiving end of abuse from both her mother and father at home. We witness a vicious cycle of abuse that is triggered by her often absent alcoholic father (Roy Chiu) and mother (9m88), who is balancing caring for her family and ...
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#TIFF25: “THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN” REVIEW
By Nicholas Porteous
Olivier Assayas dives into the personal and political history of Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano), a Russian operative often referred to as "the new Rasputin", largely responsible for the rise of Putin (Jude Law). Baranov took an unconventional path to power via theatre and reality tv, both of which play no small part in his ideology, as well as the tactics he used to cement Putin's reign.
The Wizard of the Kremlin is based on a novel of the same name (by Giuliano da ...
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#TIFF25: “THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB” REVIEW
By David Baldwin
Hind Rajab is a six-year-old Palestinian girl on the phone with Red Crescent volunteers. She is trapped in a car in Gaza and begging for help – her family in the car with her have been killed and the vehicle is under Israeli military fire. With no real options available, the volunteer team stays on the phone with the young girl as they try to organize her rescue.
Even if you already know the tragic outcome of this true story, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is ...
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#TIFF25: “FRANKENSTEIN” REVIEW
By David Baldwin
Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) is found gravely injured by the crew of a ship stuck in thick ice. They bring him on board to tend to his wounds and are suddenly attacked by The Creature (Jacob Elordi), a man shrouded in cloth and tattered clothes. They quickly realize he’s not there for them – he’s there for Frankenstein.
Of course, if you know anything about FRANKENSTEIN, you know there is so much more to this story and this is only ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE ENGLISH TEACHER” SEASON TWO
Today, Disney+ unveiled the official trailer for the second season of FX’s critically acclaimed comedy series, “English Teacher.” The show will premiere Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX with three back-to-back episodes, and stream the next day on Disney+ in Canada. Three new episodes will premiere the week after, followed by two new episodes the two subsequent weeks. Season one is available to stream now.
See the Trailer here.
Season two of FX’s “English ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “WHO KILLED THE MONTREAL EXPOS?” TRAILER
On September 29th, 2004, the Montreal Expos played their final home game before a grieving crowd at Olympic Stadium. For 35 years, the Expos had been more than a ballclub—they were the first Major League Baseball team to call Canada home and became part of Montreal’s heartbeat, a symbol of pride and identity for Québécois.
Generations grew up with the Expos, celebrating triumphs and enduring struggles. That final game marked the end of an era, and for many, the loss of a piece of ...
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#TIFF25: “SWIPED” REVIEW
By Mr. Will Wong
Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Lily James delivers a tremendous performance in Rachel Lee Goldenberg's SWIPED as Whitney Wolfe, founder and CEO of online dating platform Bumble, prior to that co-founder of Tinder. And she did it all before she turned 30. This Film however, isn't a celebration of success as much as it is a story about a woman's battle with misogyny, betrayal, and being resilient.
We first meet Whitney in her college days where she meets Justin (Jackson ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY” TRAILER
Today, Disney+ debuted the official trailer for the upcoming Hulu Original limited series “Murdaugh: Death in the Family.” The series will premiere on Wednesday, October 15, exclusively on Disney+ in Canada, with three episodes at launch, then one new episode weekly.
Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any ...
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