Posts Filed Under: “TIFF 2011”

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TIFF Q&A: Stephen Kessler and Paul Williams

We speak with the director of the doc Paul Williams: Still Alive and the subject of that doc, Paul Williams. Obviously.

By John Semley • Photos and video by Christopher DrostSep. 14th, 10:00 am

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Harvey Weinstein Invites Michelle Bachmann to a Tea Party

Not your typical TIFF thank-you speech.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 13th, 11:42 pm

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TIFF Scenes: the Material Girl on the Red Carpet

Madonna pays a visit to TIFF for the opening of W.E., and Michael Fassbender inspires much screaming.

By Torontoist • Photos by Christopher DrostSep. 13th, 3:01 pm

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All TIFF Screenings of Mausam Cancelled

Film doesn't make it on the plane due to concerns from the Indian air force.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 13th, 1:45 pm

From the G20 Protests to the Toronto International Film Festival

How real-life G20 protests became part of a fictional film, now showing at TIFF.

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) Sep. 13th, 12:30 pm

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TIFF Review Roundup: September 13

Ohh we're halfway there, ohh livin' in a theatre chair.

By Kiva Reardon Sep. 13th, 10:00 am

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50/50

Cancer and comedy as a recipe for schmaltz. What are the odds?

By John Semley Sep. 13th, 8:19 am

Trespass

It's a movie. It's called Trespass.

By John Semley Sep. 13th, 8:13 am

ALPS

It's like Dogtooth. But better.

By John Semley Sep. 13th, 8:07 am

Urban Planner: September 13, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: digital activist Ricardo Dominguez gives a talk at OCAD; if weddings are your thing, catch a whirlwind of dancing brides and grooms on stage; the Jim Jones Revue stops in Toronto to showcase their sophomore album; and, just in case you forgot, TIFF is on and we're here to help you make the most of it.

By Laura Hewitt Sep. 13th, 7:00 am

TIFF Q&A: Dylan Akio Smith and Kris Elgstrand

Co-directors of Doppelgänger Paul (Or a Film About How Much I Hate Myself)

By John Semley Sep. 12th, 4:00 pm

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When TIFF Was a Festival of Festivals

Looking back at the film festival's own premiere, in 1976.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 12th, 2:00 pm

TIFF Review Roundup: September 12

TIFF day five and just like Paul Williams, we're still alive!

By John Semley Sep. 12th, 10:00 am

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Death of a Superhero

Death becomes no one in this conventional cancer film.

By Kiva Reardon Sep. 11th, 11:22 pm

Twixt

Francis Ford Coppola's latest is an expressionistic mini-masterpiece of grotesque. With 3D!

By John Semley Sep. 11th, 11:00 pm

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Goon

A funny, ballsy, and bloody Canadian hockey movie. About time.

By John Semley Sep. 11th, 3:08 pm

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TIFF Scenes: A Dangerous David Cronenberg, Waltzing with Sarah Polley

TIFF’s Saturday night was full of more red carpets, more screaming fans, and, we are happy to report, actors being nice and friendly.

By Torontoist • Photos by Christopher Drost and Tom RyaboiSep. 11th, 1:29 pm

TIFF Review Roundup: September 11

TIFF day four and we've got more! Reviews, that is!

By John Semley Sep. 11th, 1:00 pm