TORONTO — When documentarian James Burns and Apache guitarist Stevie Salas set out to create a film that examined the ongoing impacts of the water crisis in Indigenous communities, the two knew they wanted the final piece to be an exploration of identity and how it’s tied to Earth’s most abundant natural resource. The result … Read more
A group of Canadian filmmakers have joined forces with Hollywood A-listers in asking the Toronto International Film Festival to end sponsorship ties with the Royal Bank of Canada because of the financial institution’s funding of the oil and gas industry. Organizers of the campaign, called RBC Off Screen, say the bank’s track record of investing … Read more
TORONTO — A boisterous world premiere for Talking Heads’ revamped classic “Stop Making Sense” brought a Toronto International Film Festival audience to its feet as moviegoers and the band themselves jumped up to dance, hoot and clap along to `80s hits. The Imax screening ignited repeated bursts of celebration in the giddy crowd, making it … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Nicolas Cage says his own experience being the subject of internet memes helped him prepare for his latest role. Cage stars in “Dream Scenario” as an unremarkable suburban professor and father who becomes famous when he starts appearing in people’s dreams. The Oscar-winning actor, whose … Read more
TORONTO — There’s been lots of talk about “Quiz Lady” co-stars Sandra Oh and Awkwafina playing against type in the odd-couple sibling comedy, but director Jessica Yu says she didn’t see it that way. The film follows reserved, socially anxious Anne (Awkwafina) as her rebellious estranged sister Jenny (Oh) concocts a scheme to pay off … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 8, 2023 6:29 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off its second day following an opening night that saw sparse red carpet crowds amid a Hollywood strike preventing many celebrities from attending publicity events. Yet film … Read more
By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted September 8, 2023 2:36 pm Updated September 8, 2023 4:48 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nickelback has tasted the hater-ade from the band’s zealous detractors — and raising a toast to them. A new documentary called Hate to Love: Nickelback premieres Friday at the … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 8, 2023 6:47 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Director Atom Egoyan is set to premiere his film “Seven Veils” tonight, in a unique collaboration with the Canadian Opera Company and the Toronto International Film Festival. The special “avant-premiere” will take place at … Read more
TORONTO — Promoting a film at the Toronto International Film Festival is inherently challenging, and even more difficult in the absence of lead actors for support during press engagements and on the red carpet. Many directors are grappling with this amid the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, … Read more
By Noel Ransome The Canadian Press Posted September 7, 2023 6:06 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today under the shadow of dual strikes by Hollywood writers and actors but festival CEO Cameron Bailey is touting a strong lineup and ticket sales. Tonight’s … Read more