In 1952, 18 year-old Philomena Lee fell pregnant in Ireland. That was the worst thing that could happen to an unmarried teen at the time. Perceived as a "fallen" woman, Philomena was shamed by her community and Catholic authorities to give up her son for adoption to the U.S. when he was three years … [Read more...]
OUR MAN IN TEHRAN: Interview with Film Director Drew Taylor
Ken Taylor's name may sound familiar to you. Taylor (shown in the photo above) was the former ambassador to Iran, who was the centre of the narrative in Ben Affleck's Hollywood blockbuster film ARGO - a true story about how he personally sheltered six American diplomats during the 1979 hostage … [Read more...]
Filminute – Watch 25 Films in 25 Minutes
Are you suffering from TIFF withdrawal? Or worse, you didn't make it to TIFF at all this year and are dying for a dose of international films? I've got great news for you. You can watch 25 films from 19 countries for free, right from your home, or during your lunch break at work - in just 25 … [Read more...]
Interview with “Prisoners” Producer Kira Davis
As one parent to another, I'm going to ask you to imagine something extremely painful. Imagine that your child is missing and you feel the police weren't doing enough to find her. As hard as it is to think about, try to... for just a second. Now... how far would you go to find out for yourself where … [Read more...]
TIFF Review – Brazilian Western
"There is always a moment in your life when we have to tell the truth. Or life itself will tell the truth," says the main character in "Brazilian Western". If that sounds like a bit deep for a regular western, it's fitting, because "Brazilian Western" is more than its title makes it out to be. … [Read more...]
TIFF – Movies Based on Real Life You Shouldn’t Miss
Starting September 5th, and for ten glorious days, Toronto will welcome the world's top talent in film as it hosts the 38th Toronto International Film Festival. If you love movies as much as I do, this is the highlight of the year. TIFF presents a fantastic opportunity to see films from all over the … [Read more...]
TIFF – “Gravity” Trailer
I know what you're thinking. 'Do I really want to see a movie about an astronaut floating in space?' Well, after seeing this trailer, you may change your mind. Gravity is a heart-pounding thriller that pulls its audience into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. It's one of TIFF's … [Read more...]
TIFF Interview – Denis Theriault
Set to screen at TIFF this weekend, "All the Wrong Reasons" is getting much attention for being one of the last films Cory Monteith made before his untimely death in July. Its main theme is the loss of one's identity and it's seen through the lives of four characters who each suffered some sort of … [Read more...]
“Fifty Shades of Grey” Movie Leads Announced
After over a year of intense speculation (will it be Ryan Gosling? Will it be Emma Watson?), fans of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" can put their collective guesses to rest. Today, none other than the author herself announced the two main leads for the much-anticipated big-screen adaptation of the … [Read more...]
REVIEW: The Mortal Instruments
When fighting demons who can you trust? In the land of the "mundane" it's hard to determine good versus evil. Based on the first book from the best selling young adult series The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, is the latest film to fill the hunger gap of teen fantasy … [Read more...]
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