Fantastic Fest 2026: Pathetic Fallacy, Upiro, Kick On, What Happened to Doris?
Our final four films from Fantastic Fest include a trippy vision with Kid Cudi, a Spanish vampire flick, and an Aussie Green Room.
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Netflix’s Reboot of “A Different World” Needs to Let Go of the Past
The Netflix reboot of the ’80s and ’90s sitcom struggles to form its own identity.
The Death of Civic Space: John Wilson on “The History of Concrete”
The filmmaker talks about curiosity, documentary, and processing grief through gravel.
TIFF 2026: A Canadian Critic Looks At This Year’s Fest
Our Canadian correspondent on his country’s biggest film event.
TIFF 2026: The Assassin(s), Diary of a Mad Old Man, It’s My Time
On three Gala Presentations from TIFF this year.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Are Just Alright, Alright, Alright in Apple TV’s “Brothers”
Time may be a flat circle, but “Brothers” is just flat.
Fantastic Fest 2026: Into the Sky, Play House, Posthumous
Three films from this year’s fest, including one of its most promising debuts and a stand-out comedy.
The Heart at the Center Of It: Domhnall Gleeson on “The Incomer”
The actor talks about his latest role, about a bureaucrat sent to evict two siblings from an isolated island.
Fantastic Fest 2026: In a Violent Nature Part 2, The Glorious Dead, Godmother
Three new horror films from Fantastic Fest, including a sequel to an indie hit from 2024 and the latest from the Adams family.
NBC’s “Line of Fire” Puts a Family of Law Enforcement in Each Other’s Crosshairs
Paired with incisive, witty insights into family dynamics, the mysteries are sharp as blades and prickly as barbed wire.
TIFF 2026: Arrested Memory, Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, Vintage Violence
Silly revenge thrillers, archival pastiche, and fast-fashion fanatics stud the festival’s Midnight section.
TIFF 2026: The Spiral, Half, Anchors Aweigh
A dispatch on three Midnight Madness releases from Toronto.
TIFF 2026: Primetime Program Spotlights Upcoming TV Hits
TV shows at a film festival? There were some good ones this year.
TIFF 2026: Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been, Edward Said: Between Worlds, The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs
On three essential profile docs out of this year’s TIFF.
‘Youth” is a Portrait of Midlife That’s Anything But Mid
Sharon Horgan delivers another terrific, sharp comedy about women, relationships and the perils of aging.
TIFF 2026: Furies, Re/Pair
Two movies with little in common other than they played TIFF. And you should see ’em.
TIFF 2026: The Debut, Elsinore, Closing Night
On three movies about the theatre, films that showcase incredible work from Julianne Moore, Andrew Scott, and Sarah Paulson.
TIFF 2026: Evil Genius, Prima Facie, The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd
On three true stories from TIFF that smother strong acting work in ineffective filmmaking and storytelling choices.
TIFF 2026: Bunker, Up Against It, Girl Group
On three films from the Gala Presentations of TIFF, including one from the director of The Father.
TIFF 2026: Hombre Al Agua, Paradise Lost, Faith
On three films from Toronto’s Special Presentations vertical.
