

TIFF '21 midway catch-up — the good and the not so good
"Neptune Frost" and "A Hero" are good, "Last Night in Soho" and "Listening to Kenny G" are not so good.

Jessica Chastain on playing Tammy Faye Bakker: "She just sounds like such a kick"
It's OK to stare, but there's more going on behind the painted face.


Read all about it: 10 Hot Picks for the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival
Ten must-see features, plus a bonus short, at TIFF 2021 (Sept. 9-18)

“It's just a deep, pure dive. I know how to do it." — Denis Villeneuve on making "Dune"
Canadian filmmaker talks about his approach to adapting Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic.


🐝"Chasing the Buzz": 36 films coming to TIFF 2021 that film lovers really want to see
The 21st annual Toronto Star poll for the Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 9-18.

🇨🇦 Simu Liu earns superhero status in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”
Canuck actor goes from “Kim’s Convenience” to saving the planet as a new Marvel star.

Charlie Watts on jazz, work ethic, music mystery ... and a group called the Rolling Stones
"The real mystery of music is how it feels,” said the man who was the rock to the Stones’ roll.


"The Night House" brings unsteady shocks — but Rebecca Hall delivers the goods
Forget the ghastly ghost story. Just watch the power of a finely tuned performance.


"Beyond Monet" exhibit is like a joyful trip to Planet Impressionism
The French art master's work gets a 21st century display that is truly transporting.