“I Play Rocky” and “Being Heumann” were the runners-up for the People’s Choice Award, which can be predictive of best picture at the Oscars.
Category: Toronto International Film Festival
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Canada-U.S. Tensions Play Out in Unexpected Ways at Film Festival
The New York Times – Movies:In Toronto, small jokes and big worries show how relations between the two countries affect not just politics.
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At the Toronto International Film Festival, an Abundant but Mixed Bag
The New York Times – Movies:Films by Jesse Eisenberg, Lee Chang-dong and Hirokazu Kore-eda make up for an uneven program.
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Toronto International Film Festival Tries Adding a Market
The New York Times – Movies:Long known as an Oscar launchpad, TIFF is hoping a new market can expand its reputation and its finances without changing its spirit.
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Why Major Studios Are Sitting Out This Fall’s Film Festivals
The New York Times – Movies:The major studios and their A-list stars are AWOL this season for a variety of reasons, forcing the festivals to scramble.
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Prize Fight
In the run-up to the Oscar nominations, a chat with a reporter who has followed every twist and turn of the race.
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What ‘Hamnet’ Lost (and Gained) on the Way From Page to Screen
The filmmaker Chloé Zhao and the novelist-turned-screenwriter Maggie O’Farrell explained the changes they made in the tale of Shakespeare, his wife and their son.
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‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ Review: War as a Thriller
Barry Avrich’s documentary revisits the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel from the perspective of one Israeli family.
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At the Toronto Film Festival, the Art Form Is Alive and Thriving
Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice” and Agnieszka Holland’s “Franz” led a strong festival slate, even with clunkers like a Paula Deen documentary.
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Venice Film Festival 2025: What to Watch For and What’s Missing
Starry vehicles featuring the likes of Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Emma Stone will make their debuts in Italy, but some big names are skipping fests.