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TIFF 2021: A Hero, Drive My Car, Sundown
On three international films from TIFF, including the latest from Asghar Farhadi.
The Girl Next Door: Jane Powell (1929-2021)
A tribute to the life of Jane Powell, a legend.
TIFF 2021: Table of Contents
An updating table of contents for our coverage of the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.
TIFF 2021: You Are Not My Mother, Zalava, DASHCAM
On three Midnight Madness films from TIFF, including two of the best horror films of the year.
TIFF 2021: Listening to Kenny G, Becoming Cousteau, Jagged
On three profile docs from TIFF 2021 about Kenny G, Jacques Cousteau, and Alanis Morisette.
Home Entertainment Guide: September 2021
Highlights of recent streaming and Blu-ray releases, including Beasts of No Nation, Nashville, and Dune.
Being St. Vincent: Annie Clark on The Nowhere Inn
An interview with Annie Clark about her new movie The Nowhere Inn.
FACETS Reopening on September 17th with Anne at 13,000 Ft.
An article about the reopening of Chicago’s historic FACETS on Friday, September 17th, with Kazik Radwanski’s “Anne at 13,000 Ft.”
We’re All Human: Justin Chon on Blue Bayou
An interview with writer/director/star Justin Chon about his new film, Blue Bayou.
A Profound Scene: Alicia Vikander on Blue Bayou
An interview with Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander about her role in Justin Chon’s Blue Bayou.
Reeling Film Festival 2021 Preview: Boulevard! A Hollywood Story, North by Current and Three More Highlights
A preview of the 39th Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, featuring reviews of “Boulevard! A Hollywood Story,” “Firebird,” “Jump, Darling,” “Sweetheart” and “North by Current.”
TIFF 2021: The Survivor, Montana Story, Lakewood
On three very serious dramas from TIFF, including ones starring Ben Foster and Naomi Watts.
TIFF 2021: Astel, The Gravedigger’s Wife, Saloum
Marya E. Gates reviews three more gems from the Toronto International Film Festival’s African cinema programming.
B.J. Novak’s The Premise is an Inspired Satire of Modern Issues
A review of B.J. Novak’s new anthology series The Premise, premiering September 16 on FX on Hulu.
TIFF 2021: The Rescue, Attica, Hold Your Fire
On three of the best docs of 2021 from Toronto.
TIFF 2021: Encounter, Earwig, Inexorable
On three films from TIFF, including one starring Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed.
TIFF 2021: Benediction, The Forgiven, The Humans
On three films from TIFF, including the latest from master Terence Davies.
TIFF 2021: Neptune Frost, Mlungu Wam (Good Madam), Lingui The Sacred Bonds
On three African films that premiered at TIFF this year.
