The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is not typically known for generating standing ovations, but the Canadian premiere of Sony’s behind-the-scenes SNL movie, SaturdayNight, seemed to have broken that norm. The audience at the 49th edition of the festival gave an overwhelmingly positive response, with people clapping rhythmically through the end-credits. An industry insider even
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It seems that the term “fetch” from the iconic movie Mean Girls is a reference lost on Lacey Chabert’s daughter. The actress, famous for her role as Gretchen Wieners in the film, shared an amusing anecdote on the Today show about her daughter’s confusion regarding the slang term. This serves as a reminder that pop
The Up and Comer, a new thriller directed by Chris Long, is set to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline. The film follows the seemingly perfect life of Philip Randall, a brilliant attorney on the brink of becoming the youngest partner at his prestigious firm. However, Philip’s world takes a dark turn when a former
The characters of Cassie and Nate from the popular HBO series Euphoria may have made a date at the Toronto International Film Festival, but in true dramatic fashion, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi found themselves at separate premieres. Sweeney’s world premiere of Eden and Elordi’s premiere of On Swift Horses showcased their talent in different
The film Unstoppable tells the inspiring story of Anthony Robles, a wrestler who achieved greatness despite being born with only one leg. The movie depicts not only Robles’ physical triumphs in wrestling but also the challenges he faced at home, particularly with his abusive stepfather, Rich. Director William Goldenberg and his team of screenwriters did
The Toronto Film Festival commenced on September 5 with a star-studded opening night featuring multiple films, including David Gordon Green’s family comedy “Nutcrackers” starring Ben Stiller. This event marked the beginning of 11 days filled with world premieres and highly anticipated movies for the 49th edition of one of North America’s most prominent film festivals.
Myriad Pictures recently announced that they have acquired the U.S. distribution rights for the adventure-comedy film Las Tres Sisters. The film, which was previously known simply as Sisters, is set to hit theaters in the first quarter of 2025. The movie stars Cristo Fernández, Marta Méndez Cross, Valeria Maldonado, and Virginia Novello, all talented actors
Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott have had a long-standing collaboration, notably in the 2000 film Gladiator. Crowe played the role of Maximus Decimus Meridius, which earned him an Oscar in 2001. However, with the upcoming release of Gladiator II, Crowe will not be reprising his iconic role due to his character’s demise in the original
It has come to light that the Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón is contemplating the possibility of adapting his acclaimed seven-hour Apple TV+ production “Disclaimer” into a version that could potentially qualify for Academy Award consideration. This exceptional work, both directed and adapted by Cuarón from Renée Knight’s gripping 2015 novel, revolves around the life of
Justin Baldoni, star and director of “It Ends With Us,” recently shared a heartfelt letter on social media dedicated to survivors of domestic violence. In his post titled “Dear Survivor,” he expressed admiration for their resilience and courage, highlighting the strength and hope that shine through even in the darkest of times. This message was