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Cumberland Cinemas To Become Nespresso Boutique, Says Real Estate Agent

The former art-house multiplex will become a retail outlet for the multinational coffee-equipment retailer, according to a real estate agent involved.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostMay. 7th, 4:30 pm

Everything Is Fine With Crispin Glover

The enigmatic filmmaker, actor, and musician, will be appearing at two screenings of his self-directed films this weekend, at the Lightbox.

By Kevin Scott Apr. 13th, 10:30 am

Scene: The Hunger Games Premieres

A red-carpet premiere for a hotly anticipated movie.

By Torontoist • Photos by Christopher DrostMar. 20th, 10:30 am

The First Trailer for Toronto’s Biggest Film to Date

A look at the Total Recall remake that shot here last year.

By Steve Kupferman Mar. 15th, 2:03 pm

Now on Screen: Undefeated, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia, Haywire, Pink Ribbons, Inc.

Because Toronto’s more movie obsessed than a Quentin Tarantino screenplay (yuk yuk), Torontoist brings you Now on Screen, a weekly roundup of new releases and rep cinema showings. Click on any film title for our review.

By Julian Carrington Mar. 5th, 12:30 pm

Human Rights Film Fest Takes Off

Special Flight opens the Human Rights Watch Film Festival.

By Kevin Scott Feb. 29th, 10:15 am

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In Which Astral Media Plays the Goon

Movie posters removed on day of premiere due to extreme puritanism. Why do we hate some ads more than others?

By Emma Woolley (Guest Contributor) Feb. 23rd, 3:00 pm

Now On Screen: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Reel Artists Film Festival

Because Toronto's more movie obsessed than a Quentin Tarantino screenplay (yuk yuk), Torontoist brings you Now on Screen, a weekly roundup of new releases and rep cinema showings. Click on any film title for our review.

By Julian Carrington Feb. 17th, 12:30 pm

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A Chinatown Christmas

How to enjoy yourself on Christmas, the Chinatown way.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 23rd, 2:30 pm

IFOA 2011: The Highs and Lows of Book-to-Film Adaptations

When it comes to bringing books to the screen, how much is sacred?

By Laura Godfrey Oct. 29th, 1:00 pm

Now on Screen: The Ides of March, The Interrupters, and Real Steel

Because Toronto's more movie obsessed than a Quentin Tarantino screenplay (yuk yuk), a weekly roundup of new releases.

By Julian Carrington Oct. 6th, 12:00 pm

Hot Docs Consults the Public On the Bloor Cinema’s Future

A crowd of about 100 gathered in the Bloor's screening area with the lights turned up. Normally hidden in the darkness, all the theatre's chipped paint and worn upholstery was plainly visible

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 18th, 3:00 pm

Decoding Bollywood

By Mishal Cazmi (Guest Contributor) Jun. 25th, 9:00 pm

Bollywood Confidential: The 2011 IIFA Nominees

By Mishal Cazmi (Guest Contributor) Jun. 24th, 4:40 pm

The Long and Short of the Worldwide Short Film Festival

By Kiva Reardon May. 28th, 12:00 pm

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Waiting for Tommy Wiseau

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 25th, 11:30 am

In Revue: Ghosts, Rascally Rabbits, and Dutch Resisters

By John Semley Apr. 1st, 10:15 am

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Shhh! Toronto Silent Film Festival Starting This Week

By Kiva Reardon Mar. 28th, 1:00 pm

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In Revue: Close Encounters With the Victorian Gothic

By John Semley Mar. 18th, 10:30 am

Toronto’s Most Memorable Movie Moments

By Chloe Cushman Feb. 23rd, 9:00 am

HOT DOCS 2012

Reviews listed alphabetically:

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Detropia (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Herman’s House (★☆☆☆☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆)

Reviews by star rating:

China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) The Final Member (★★★★½) The World Before Her (★★★★☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) Who Cares? (★★★★☆) Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Detropia (★★★★☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆)

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