The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is making its way to the city and we're getting ready! From September 4 to 14, 2014, be ready to embrace the experience as we take you along with us during this 39th year of TIFF and everything that goes with it. Each year the Festival brings the best … [Read more...]
Filmmaker Mike Enns Chats About The New Niagara Film & Wine Fest!
What better way to kick off the summer season than a trip to one of the world's award-winning wine regions. The vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake will host the inaugural Niagara Integrated Film Festival (NIFF) June 19 to 22, 2014. Wine, food and film pairings bring a unique perspective to this … [Read more...]
HotDocs14: Must See Documentaries
One of my biggest life lessons is understanding that everyone in this world has a story to tell. To this day, my father continues to teach me this. From when I was a child he would tell me stories of people. Everyday people. He taught me that everyone has a voice and is worth listening to. Each year … [Read more...]
RIO 2 Premiere And The TIFF Kids Opening Night Party
TIFF Kids International Film Festival has got to be one of my most favourites events in Toronto. It's an opportunity to see many films from around the world made for the younger viewing audience and their families. This year's festival is showing a total 112 films from 31 countries. There are a few … [Read more...]
What to See: TIFF Kids International Film Festival (Toronto)
Grab your kids and your popcorn for the 17th annual TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL this coming April 8 to 21 in Toronto! If your kids love to watch movies then this is for you. A total of 112 films from 31 countries, including Australia, Germany, Israel, China, Poland, Russian and many more … [Read more...]
Survival of the TIFF-est
I was joking around a few weeks ago mentioning to my friends that I was in "training" for this year's coverage of the Toronto International Film Festival. Being my third year of reporting I knew what to expect. I was on a few marathon movie binges and trying to eat healthy because once TIFF came … [Read more...]
HotDocs: Free The Mind
We all probably know at least one family with a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD. Friends I know are determined to find ways to cope on a daily basis and, if possible, with minimal or no meds. This year, HotDocs, The Canadian Documentary Film Festival, includes the world premiere of FREE THE … [Read more...]
Cinefranco Review: Mince Alors! (Big is Beautiful)
The Cinefranco International French Film Festival has descended on Toronto and I've got my eye on a few titles as mentioned in my round up (link here: Cinefranco Film Festival Top Picks.) Another one of my picks... Mince Alors! (Big is Beautiful) is a light-hearted and entertaining film about … [Read more...]
Cinefranco Film Festival Top Picks
Spring is in the air...and for some reason my mind is set on everything en francais - a culture that is passionate about everything they do. So, inspiring! And there's nothing better than to take in a few of the world's best films! CINEFRANCO is English Canada's largest international … [Read more...]
The best children’s films from around the world are coming! TIFFKids Film Festival!
One of my favourite film festivals in the city is the delightful TIFFKids International Film Festival (April 9 to 21) held in Toronto at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in the heart of the entertainment district. This annual event hosts some of the best films from around the world for the littlest movie … [Read more...]