Everyday Transphobia Gets a Spotlight in A Fantastic Woman
Marina (Daniela Vega), the transgender heroine in Chilean director Sebastián Lelio’s A Fantastic Woman at TIFF,…
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The Queen Finds an Indian Companion in Victoria & Abdul
Over the past decade, Stephen Frears, one of Britain’s most celebrated directors, has made it his speciality to…
Evan Rachel Wood Depicts Lesbian Love Gone Wrong in Allure
In Montreal-based photographers Carlos and Jason Sanchez’s feature debut Allure at TIFF, Evan Rachel Wood plays Laura,…
Mongrel Media Celebrates Top Films at Toronto’s Campbell House
Now officially every festival party hoppers fave tradition at TIFF, Mongrel Media is hosting its 3rd annual week-long…
Fashion Fans Sing Praise for The Gospel According to Andre
Fashion fans with a penchant for behind-the-scenes documentaries like The September Issue, Bill Cunningham New York…
Tour TIFFs Coveted Celeb Gifting Lounges
While most dream of experiencing the luxurious delights of swanky gifting lounges, for celebrities visiting TIFF this…
Newlywed Couple Struggle with Sex On Chesil Beach
Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn) and Billy Howle (Dunkirk) star in On Chesil Beach at TIFF, a swoon-worthy adaptation of Ian McEwan’s…
The Square Pokes Fun at the Postmodern Art World
Winner of Cannes’ prestigious Palme d’Or, The Square at TIFF is the latest provocative piece by Swedish director…
Donald Trump Look-alike Takes Charge of a Pig Farm in Miracle
The first film from Lithuania to play at TIFF in over 15 years, Egle Vertelyte’s feature debut Miracle is a deadpan tragicomedy…
55 Steps Shares History of Mental Health Rights in America
Director Bille August’s 55 Steps at TIFF stars two of your favourite drama queens. Colette Hughes (Hilary Swank)…
Desperate Japanese Woman Falls for Josh Hartnett in Oh Lucy!
For those 90s kids who swooned for hunky Josh Hartnett in high school you’ll be happy to know he’s made a comeback.…
Call Me By Your Name: Gay Romance in Italy
Italian director Luca Guadagnino (I Am Love, A Bigger Splash) has transformed the pages of André Aciman’s 2007 celebrated…