20 Hot Picks for TIFF 2020
Peter Howell's 20 best bets for TIFF 2020, chosen from the 61 features on offer.
"Tenet" is Christopher Nolan's most challenging film — and also his most satisfying
Obtuse plots are fine, as long as the filmmaker makes us care enough to want to solve them.
“Hamilton” on film: The Revolution is being televised
Lin-Manuel Miranda's dynamic account of U.S. revolutionary politics boldly presents history in fresh hues and in a hurry.
Spike Lee’s masterpiece “Do the Right Thing” still burns hot with truth and wisdom
Spike Lee’s films never get old because his theme of racial injustice never loses urgency.
TIFF downsizes September fest as it gamely grapples with coronavirus concerns
But Toronto's premier fall fest promises to deliver terrific new films for its 45th edition.
Can TIFF 2020 dodge a viral bullet?
This is the time of year when the Toronto International Film Festival normally begins its summer-long reveal of plans for its big cinema...
A documentary like "There's No Place Like This Place, Anyplace" happens once in a life
Documentary on the closure, redevelopment and lasting impact of the Honest Ed’s properties in Toronto. Directed by Lulu Wei. Streaming...
The villain as virus in "No Country for Old Men": You can't stop what's coming
Starring Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald, Tess Harper and Garret Dillahunt. Written and...
A salute to Cannes and romantic rapture with “In the Mood for Love”
Starring Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung and Rebecca Pan. Written and directed by Wong Kar-wai. Streaming on The Criterion Channel. 99 minutes....
