Film-Forward

Book adaptation

Red Joan

Judi Dench stars in this adaptation of Jennie Rooney’s 2013 novel, which was inspired by the real case of “granny spy” Melita Norwood.

If Beale Street Could Talk

The score composed by Nicholas Britell propels the entire film, even when the onscreen energy sags.

Boy Erased

Lucas Hedges confirms he is one of the most insightful, understated, yet go-for-broke young actors around.

Wildlife

Actor Paul Dano makes an impressively auspicious debut as a director.

The Hate U Give

Less than two years after its publication, the young adult best seller by Angie Thomas fast tracks its way to the big screen.

Beautiful Boy

A tightly focused story of a family’s beloved son hooked on drugs and the cycle of using, cleaning up, relapsing in agony, and cleaning up again.

22 July | TIFF 2018

Paul Greengrass’s fast-paced and intimate docudrama is gripping from start to finish, and ultimately hopeful.

We the Animals

A coming-of-age story that stands out for its kinetic style and raw emotion.

The Wife

An old-fashioned, tony chamber piece on the surface, the film has surprises below.