When it comes to stunts and daredevils, most people only know of Evel Knievel. It's as if he is the only living stunt driver ever, the spectacle of his leaps being the benchmark to which all other stunts either stem from or are solely recognized through. And it's those preconceived notions that
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother is a grounded, pulse pounding gut-punch of a film. A wholly unique experience that proves that you can still iterate on conventions and present them with a sense of newness.
Though usually known as the People's Festival, TIFF has started to transition into more of an import fest, bringing in the best of the best from previous film fests that often include many of the biggest award contenders and critical darlings. If it got huge buzz at Cannes, chances are it'll show
After 7 full days of cinema at the Toronto International Film Festival, we've come the end of our international film journey. While normal festival goers - press and public alike - usually top out at around 30-35 films in person with a handful of films screened pre-fest, I overindulged and
There's always magic in the air in Toronto when the festival starts. The TIFF takeover buzzes with excitement; thousands of people descend on the city to experience everything the festival has to offer. Movies, events, markets, celebrities, and great food that even a spoiled Californian can enjoy.
At the time of this writing, we will be on our way to Toronto for the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. And we've watched over 60 festival films so far, a new personal record and an insane number of movies to watch before the fest even starts. All that legwork of one film after another has
It would be a vast understatement to call Hope anything less than a lot of a movie. A genre-blending, over-the-top, no-holds-barred action sci-fi thriller of the most epic proportions, the likes of which seem poised to draw a line straight down the middle for audiences. On one end, you have those
With so many films premiering or playing at TIFF, it can be overwhelming to navigate the massive slate. Luckily, you have me, who has attacked the very long list of films and has pulled out a few hidden gems you should put on your radar ahead of landing in Toronto. I've been hard at work hosting my
