Check Out My RANKING of ALL 31 Movies I Saw at TIFF 2026 The 51st Edition of TIFF was full of hits and misses… as is usually the case for any film festival. This was my very first time attending TIFF and while the crowds and theater behavior was a bit of a turn-off… getting to be surrounded by
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
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
I'll get right to the chase with The Heretiks. The film does not screw around in the slightest. It might look and feel like a Disney Channel Original movie, but it adds in some serious gore, witchy vibes, and some interesting rules for said witchcraft. Kids get stabbed, fingers get broken, faces
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a franchise revival that feels like it understands what made the original games so much fun. The gameplay is fast, frantic, and often delightfully violent, while the game throws a surprisingly large number of systems and mechanics at you. Thankfully, most of them feel
A common theme through many of the films at TIFF - especially the historical ones - feature women who lament being girls. Whether it’s The Julia Set (2026), Magazine (2026) or even La Bola Negra (2026), it’s hard being a girl, but also beautiful and Priscilla captures that irony with compassion
