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TIFF ’25: Dead Man’s Wire
Beginning on February 8th, 1977, Dead Man’s Wire is the amazing true story of Tony Kiritsis (Bill...
TIFF ’25: Still Single – Saito serves a delicious character study
Directed by Jamal Burger and Jukan Tateisi, Still Single follows Chef Masaki Saito, Toronto’s first (and only) two Michelin Star chef. Although Saito began in rural Hokkaido, his desire to perfect his meals helped transform Toronto’s fine dining landscape.
TIFF ’25 Honey Bunch – How Far Would You Go To Save The One You Love?
The twist in this film was so original and unexpected that I had to stop myself from yelling at the screen.
TIFF ’25: Nika & Madison – Eva Thomas’ solo feature has heat
Featuring a strong script and solid execution, Eva Thomas guides her story through difficult waters with a confident hand. This is a story that highlights some of the most difficult issues facing Indigenous women yet it does so with honesty and humour.
TIFF ’25: Bad Apples – How do you solve a problem like Danny?
Bad Apples has a great screenplay with twists and turns in the story that constantly keep it intriguing. It is also very entertaining and very funny.
TIFF ’25: The Eyes of Ghana – The best film that I’ve ever seen
The Eyes of Ghana is an inspiring piece for Africans and cinema lovers alike, conveyed beautifully by Proudfoot’s intimate directing, and an incredible, incredible score from Kris Bowers.
TIFF ’25: Sacrifice – Finding Purpose in a Doomed World
While director Gavras has many funny and interesting satirical elements in Sacrifice, these don’t always mesh with the characters journey.
TIFF ’25: Exit 8 – Kawamura’s game movie has levels to it
Operating as a psychological puzzle box, Exit 8 manages to keep itself compelling, despite its repetitive nature.
TIFF ’25: The Christophers – An Artist’s Last Wishes
Soderbergh wanted to leave a lot of space to let the actors and their lines shine, although it still feels like more could have been done. There are different angles. The film never feels stale due to a lack of coverage but it also never demands to be talked about as a cinematic experience.
TIFF ’25: DISC – Rice’s short makes sexuality messy but memorable
In DISC, Rice uses the hookup trope to tap into the clumsiness of sexuality. In doing so, DISC uses the awkwardness of taboo topics like menstruation and sexuality as an opportunity for honest conversation about them.