South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan) just premiered his latest movie, The Ugly (based on his graphic novel), at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where I reviewed it. Set in two different time periods, the film features actor Park Jeong-min in […]

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Prolific documentarian Billy Corben just premiered his latest film, Canceled: The Paula Deen Story, at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. It tells the story of the disgraced former TV chef who saw her empire crumble in 2013 over allegations […]

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Filmmaker Siyou Tan marks her feature debut with Amoeba, a coming-of-age tale set in her native Singapore. Four teenage girls find friendship through rebellion against their country’s authoritarian system. All students at the Confucian Girls’ Secondary School, they refuse to […]

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Despite having its world premiere on the heels of summer, Forastera – Lucía Aleñar Iglesias’ debut feature film – takes place over a long, winding summer full of beach days, sunbathing, and a sudden tragedy. As we grieve the end […]

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The Toronto International Film Festival (or TIFF) marks its 50th anniversary this year. TIFF 50 runs September 4-14, with the fest’s usual vast array of movies playing in venues around the downtown entertainment district. Chris Reed has boots on the ground […]

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