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Where Suicide Squad Was Filmed in Toronto

On our streets, bad guys take on badder guys.

By David Fleischer Dec. 8th, 11:15 am

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4DX: The Future of Movie-going? Now Toronto Can Find Out

Take a 3-D movie and add wind, snow, fog, and chairs that pitch and shake.

By Jesse Hawken Nov. 7th, 1:00 pm

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Before TIFF, There Was the Runnymede Theatre

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Sep. 14th, 9:30 am

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Where Bob Dylan’s Terrible 1987 Movie Hearts of Fire Was Filmed in Toronto

At his 1980s nadir, Dylan starred in a Toronto and Hamilton-shot musical drama from the director of Return of the Jedi.

By David Fleischer Aug. 10th, 9:30 am

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Eyesore Cinema 2: Electric Boogaloo

With sights set on a new home in March, Eyesore Cinema wants to prove that the video store is alive and well.

By Robin LeBlanc Feb. 19th, 10:00 am

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The Ford Awakens

Rob Ford makes the jump to the big screen in the new mockumentary Toronah. Torontoist brings you an early report of the movie magic.

By Jesse Hawken Oct. 1st, 1:30 pm

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Historicist: Early Cinema, Made in Canada

The ambitious but short-lived Conness-Till movie studio in Swansea.

By Kevin Plummer May. 16th, 12:00 pm

Historicist: Now That April’s Here

An "over-praised and over-attacked" movie filmed in Toronto in 1958.

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 18th, 12:00 pm

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The Torontoist Guide to the Oscars

A guide to celebrating Hollywood's Biggest Night! (In Toronto.)

By Will Sloan Feb. 20th, 12:00 pm

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Reel Toronto: Honey

Jessica Alba shows Toronto some dance moves.

By David Fleischer Jan. 2nd, 2:00 pm

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Where the Daniel Radcliffe Rom-Com The F Word Was Filmed in Toronto

Finally, a romantic comedy that Toronto can call its own.

By David Fleischer Nov. 27th, 9:30 am

TIFF 2014 Scenes: Tuesday–Thursday Nights, Featuring Good Kill, Maps to the Stars, The Imitation Game, Jauja, Laggies, and More

In which Benedict Cumberbatch tries out various expressions, Ethan Hawke wears black, and Robert Pattinson drinks no blood at all.

By Christopher Bird • Photos by Giordano Ciampini and Kayla RoccaSep. 12th, 12:30 pm

Hunting for TIFF’s Autograph Hunters

We talk to celebrity-signature wranglers and get some "no's" and "piss off's"—and also a few tips.

By John Semley • Photo by Giordano CiampiniSep. 11th, 12:45 pm

TIFF 2014 Scenes: Monday Night, Featuring Cake, Foxcatcher, Rosewater, Still Alice, and Wild

Torontonians apparently want Jon Stewart to run for mayor, and Jennifer Aniston to look at revealing 20-year-old photos of herself.

By Christopher Bird Sep. 9th, 12:35 pm

TIFF 2014 Scenes: Opening Night, Featuring The Humbling and The Judge

In which Robert John Downey, Jr. proves for the 18-billionth time that he is a lovable scamp.

By Christopher Bird Sep. 5th, 11:50 am

TIFF Unveils Its 2014 Canadian Programming

The festival's homegrown slate features a host of familiar faces and plenty of young blood.

By Angelo Muredda Aug. 6th, 5:06 pm

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Reel Toronto: Harrison Bergeron

Sean Astin and Howie Mandel take on Kurt Vonnegut. Really.

By David Fleischer Jul. 9th, 11:00 am

Reel Toronto: Enemy

It's fair to say Denis Villeneuve's Enemy shows Toronto like you've never seen it before—and that's not a bad thing at all.

By David Fleischer Jun. 25th, 9:00 am