Wonder what was in this year's goody bags to the celebrities? There are a handful of big "gifting lounges" during TIFF where celebrities are invited to attend and pick up gifts for themselves (or friends and family) in exchange for a quicky photo opp. and possibly some buzz. Popular in L.A. and New … [Read more...]
What I have in common with Madonna…
So, I found out that Madonna and I have something in common. We're both moms that attended TIFF events this year we both apparently love Shellac...and hate hydrangeas. I had the opportunity of meeting Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND Inc at the Toronto Hazelton Hotel. If you don't know about … [Read more...]
Smashbox Invites You to a Film Fest Event!
Davis Factor, is a well-known fashion photographer and SVP of Global Creative for Smashbox. He is also famous for his great-grandfather, Max Factor, who coined the term "make-up". Here in Toronto, we had the chance to chat about the history of Smashbox at an exclusive blogger's media event to find … [Read more...]
TIFF Movie Review: We Need To Talk About Kevin
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVINDirected by Lynne RamsayStars Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly and Ezra Miller … [Read more...]
Getting RED CARPET READY during TIFF
Heading off to the red carpet during TIFF? Or want to just live the experience? You can get TIFF ready all in one spot. A-listers like George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are rumoured to be calling The Ritz-Carlton Hotel home base during TIFF. But you don't have to be an … [Read more...]
TIFF OPENING NIGHT GALA & AFTER PARTY WITH U2
The celebrities and the "who's who" came out to TIFF's Opening Night Gala Presentation of Davis Guggenheim's documentary (or rockumentary) From the Sky Down - a 20 year journey with the band U2. Screaming fans outside the VISA Screening Room (Elgin Theatre) greeted Bono and The Edge as they made … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: The Swag Lounge at TIFF
Interview with Diane Lai, business owner and mother of 2UrbanMoms: How do you do it? (Juggling family life with career)Diane Lai: I never feel like I do it well. There is always a certain amount of guilt no matter what I do and there is no sleep. I really don't get tons of sleep and … [Read more...]
Top 10 2011 TIFF Films
The Toronto International Film Festival screens over 300 films from over 60 countries during a span of 11 days. So...how does one decide what to see? You could almost spend every afternoon and evening attending the films but someone's got to make dinner and feed the kids. But there truly is … [Read more...]
TOP 10 TIFF HOTSPOTS
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) takes over most of city from September 8 to September 18. Among the stars that will have been confirmed to attend this year include George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Clive Owen, Jason Statham, Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton, Heather Graham, Ryan Gossling, … [Read more...]