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September 07, 2025

Focus Features Closing First Big TIFF Deal: Curry Barker Horror Film 'Obsession' Selling For $15M+ - The Dish

By Anthony D'Alessandro

'The Road Between Us' Director Barry Avrich Thinks "Global Pressure" Influenced TIFF To Finally Play October 7th Documentary - Deadline Q&A

After TIFF pulled the premiere of 'The Road Between Us' last month, director Barry Avrich told Deadline why the festival changed its mind.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

'Roofman' Review: Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst Triumph In Incredible Real-Life Story That Becomes One Of 2025's Best Movies - Toronto Film Festival

A review of 'Roofman' with Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst in a True story about a man who robbed 45 Mc Donalds and hid out in a Toys r Us …

By Pete Hammond

'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: Rian Johnson's Third Whodunit With Daniel Craig Is An Intelligent Gothic Delight - Toronto Film Festival

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ review: Rian Johnson’s third whodunit with Daniel Craig is an intelligent Gothic …

By Damon Wise

'Bad Apples' Review: Saoirse Ronan In Very Black Comedy About Teacher Who Holds Unruly 10-Year-Old Student Captive In Her Basement - Toronto Film Festival

A review of Bad Apples, a new black comedy about a teacher played by Saoirse Ronan who locks up an unruly student. Toronto Film Festival Pre …

By Pete Hammond

'The Lost Bus' Review: 'Speed' Goes To Hell In Paul Greengrass's Intense Real-Life Wildfire Drama - Toronto Film Festival

‘The Lost Bus’ review: ‘Speed’ goes to hell in Paul Greengrass’s intense wildfire drama – Toronto Film F …

By Damon Wise

'Good Fortune' Review: Aziz Ansari & Seth Rogen Trade Lives With Help From Inept Angel Keanu Reeves In Hilarious Gig Economy Comedy - Toronto Film Festival

A review of 'Good Fortune', in which Aziz Ansari trades places with rich tech guy Seth Rogen with a little inept help from angel Keanu Reeve …

By Pete Hammond

'Rental Family' Review: Brendan Fraser In A Gentle Family Comedy About Finding Human Connection In Japan - Toronto Film Festival

A review of 'Rental Family' 'with Brendan Fraser as an actor who works for an agency who provides strangers to families in this Japan-set co …

By Pete Hammond

'You Had To Be There' Review: Delightful Romp Recalls 1972 Toronto 'Godspell' That Launched Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy & More - Toronto Film Festival

'You Had to Be There' review: delightful romp with cast of the 1972 Toronto production of 'Godspell' that launched Martin Short, Eugene Levy …

By Matthew Carey

Vivaldi Drama 'Primavera' Unveils Fresh Deals As It Debuts At TIFF

Exclusive: Vivaldi Drama 'Primavera' Unveils Fresh Deals As It Debuts At TIFF

By Melanie Goodfellow

Macaulay Culkin Recalls John Candy "Looking Out For" Him On 'Uncle Buck' Set Amid Father's "Difficult" Behavior

Macaulay Culkin shared fond memories of co-star John Candy while filming comedy Uncle Buck in the TIFF-premiering documentary John Candy: I …

By Natalie Oganesyan