Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Here you will find the archives for reviews, interviews, essays, and news related to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Joker

Double Take: Unpacking The Controversies of ‘Joker’ and ‘Jojo Rabbit’

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Two films about radicalization made waves at TIFF, but what do these vastly different movies actually have to say about the subject?

Personal History Of David Copperfield

‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ Review: Aims For Whimsy But Comes Up Short

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Armando Iannucci’s take on Dickens is a stilted and tedious step down from ‘The Death of Stalin.’

Jojo Rabbit Jump

How ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Appeals To the Masses

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Taika Waititi’s new satire is surprisingly awards-friendly.

Thevigiltiff

How ‘The Vigil’ Director Keith Thomas Made a Jewish Genre Film

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We spoke to ‘The Vigil’ writer-director Keith Thomas about his (un)Orthodox genre debut, his love of Skinny Puppy, and the delicate art of spider wrangling.

True History Of The Kelly Gang

‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ Review: A Gleefully Bonkers Take on Australia’s Greatest Outlaw

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More like Portrait of a Kelly Gang on Fire.

Jojo Rabbit Forest

‘Jojo Rabbit’ Review: A Hitler Comedy That’s More Safe Than Subversive

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Taika Waititi’s latest is too cute to land a punch.

Tiff Movies

Where to Watch the Movies of the 2019 Toronto Film Festival

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Are you wondering where you can watch all of the most buzzed about movies? We have you covered.

Knives Out

‘Knives Out’ Review: A Whodunit That’s Fun But Faulted

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If nothing else, Rian Johnson’s film is definitive proof that Daniel Craig has impeccable comedic talents.

Guns Akimbo

‘Guns Akimbo’ Review: A Sensory Overload that Fires Blanks

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Despite an enticingly bananas premise, the follow up from ‘Deathgasm’ director Jason Lei Howden is something of a misfire.