More than twenty-five years after Practical Magic cast a spell on fans, it’s back: Practical Magic 2 is in theatres this weekend, with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprising their roles as the witchy Owens sisters. And while the pair enliven the screen with joy and heart, even this dynamic duo can’t revive the magic spell of the original film, writes our critic.

And the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival begins today, kicking off 10 days of celebrity sightings and hot new film premieres. As film critic Barry Hertz writes, Toronto is under pressure to deliver a festival that has real impact as the industry as a whole faces a turning point. Follow along with all our coverage.

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